Host Kalena Boller poses with the panel at Georgia Public Broadcasting on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019.

Host Kalena Boller poses with the panel at Georgia Public Broadcasting on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. / Georgia Public Broadcasting

We start our second season of "The Credits" with an overview of how Georgia’s entertainment industry has become more inclusive.

The day before the Oscars, host Kalena Boller hosted a panel before a live audience at Georgia Public Broadcasting in Atlanta. The timing couldn’t have been better. Georgia was well represented at the awards. 

At the panel, she spoke with several rising stars in the industry.

Panelists:

  • Taraja Ramsess (Art Department | Stunts | Camera and Electrical Department)
Kalena Boller moderates the panel at Georgia Public Broadcasting on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019.

Kalena Boller moderates the panel at Georgia Public Broadcasting on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. / Georgia Public Broadcasting

Kalena Boller works in location management in Georgia's film and television industry. She hosts The Credits podcast.

Kalena Boller works in location management in Georgia's film and television industry. She hosts The Credits podcast. / Georgia Public Broadcasting

Cardellia Hunter is the director of operations and productions with the city of Atlanta's Office of Film and Entertainment.

Cardellia Hunter is the director of operations and productions with the city of Atlanta's Office of Film and Entertainment. / Georgia Public Broadcasting

Taraja Ramsess works as an on-set dresser, camera operator, and stunt double. His credits include

Taraja Ramsess works as an on-set dresser, camera operator, and stunt double. His credits include "Black Panther" and "Stranger Things." / Georgia Public Broadcasting

Suzan Satterfield is a writer and producer in Atlanta. She has been working to make Georgia's entertainment industry more inclusive for women.

Suzan Satterfield is a writer and producer in Atlanta. She has been working to make Georgia's entertainment industry more inclusive for women. / Georgia Public Broadcasting

Damita Jane works as a stuntwoman. She works as a stunt double on

Damita Jane works as a stuntwoman. She works as a stunt double on "The Walking Dead" for the character Michonne. / Georgia Public Broadcasting

Mike Smith works as a police coordinator on film sets. He has spent years in Georgia's film industry.

Mike Smith works as a police coordinator on film sets. He has spent years in Georgia's film industry. / Georgia Public Broadcasting

Audience member Mitch Leff asks the panel a question.

Audience member Mitch Leff asks the panel a question. / Georgia Public Broadcasting

Audience member Anne-Marie Rogers asks the panel a question.

Audience member Anne-Marie Rogers asks the panel a question. / Georgia Public Broadcasting

Audience member Sholon Rucker asks the panel a question.

Audience member Sholon Rucker asks the panel a question. / Georgia Public Broadcasting

Audience member Connie Lo asks the panel a question.

Audience member Connie Lo asks the panel a question. / Georgia Public Broadcasting

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