Meet Our GPP Legacy Day Moderators

Trish Taylor

Jeremiah Bennett

LaRonda Sutton

Meet Trish Taylor

Patricia Taylor (Trish) is a Freelance Corporate & Film Producer; Executive Producer; Production Coordinator; Actress and VO talent. As an active leader within Georgia’s Entertainment Industry, Trish has worked on several Boards, starting as PR Director for two years on the board of Women In Film & TV Atlanta. She is a recent Past President of the Georgia Production Partnership. Serving on the GPP Executive Board for 12 years. Leading the non-profit organization, who’s founders created the legislation that has become Georgia’s successful Film & Entertainment Tax Incentive. Trish led GPP through the pandemic as President from January 2020 to 2022; Past President Board Member 2018 & 2019; 2022 & 2023; Co-President 2016 to 2018 and four years as Vice President from 2012 to 2018.

In Production, Trish’s other film and corporate video credits include Production Office Coordinator, Production Supervisor, Production Accounting Clerk, Locations Assistant, Assistant Art Coordinator, Production Assistant, Event Coordinator and Project Manager. Trish also co-owns Bird Dance Productions with her husband Richard, which supports independent female filmmakers. Recent Producer Credits: “Randy Mandy and the Curse of the Plaza Theatre”, “Taste of Freedom”, “Christmas with Jerks”, “Mend”, “Bound”, “EXist”, “Level 34”, “Money Power & Respect”, “Walkie Talkie”

As an Atlanta actress and VO talent, Trish is currently represented by the Helen Wells Agency and previously represented by The People Store for 17 years. She has entertainment industry credits in independent feature and short films, industrials, commercials and voice over work. And also has over 30+ theatrical productions to her credit. Trish has a bachelor’s degree in Radio, Television and Film from the University of Southern Mississippi and a minor in theater.

She is an alumnus of the Georgia Film Academy and GPP /ATLFS PA Academy. Plus, has had a 22-year career as an award- winning news director / news reporter and PR & marketing professional before transitioning into Georgia’s Film and Entertainment Industry.

Meet Jeremiah Bennett

Jeremiah Bennett is an internationally acclaimed film and television producer, who brings a wealth of experience to the media industry. His passion for media took root at the age of 13 when he began sound engineering and lighting at his local church.

Throughout his distinguished career, Jeremiah has produced a multitude of award-winning indie films that have been showcased in prestigious festivals around the world. In recent years, he has collaborated on projects from renowned networks such as Al Jazeera, WEtv, Discovery Channel, Food Network, and BET Networks. His notable productions include TLC's hit reality series, 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' and the critically acclaimed films, 'Hear Us,' 'Crimes,' 'Pap's Manifesto,' and ‘Crimes & Mister Meanors.'

As a dedicated industry leader, Jeremiah served as the Chair of the Atlanta Chapter of the Producers Guild of America for four years and remains an active member of the Television Academy. He was the founder, president, and chairman of the board of directors for the ME Film Festival for over a decade. Jeremiah has consistently demonstrated his commitment to nurture emerging talent. Additionally, he serves as the immediate past co-president of the Georgia Production Partnership, further establishing Georgia's influence in the industry.

Jeremiah currently holds the position of Executive Producer and CEO at Glass Door Studios, a dynamic production company specializing in film, television, commercial, and podcast content. Driven by his unwavering dedication to the world of media, he continues to create groundbreaking productions and inspire the next generation of filmmakers.

Meet LaRonda Sutton

LaRonda Sutton is an entertainment industry veteran with more than two decades of experience in film, television, music, and digital entertainment. Sutton is the Owner/Principal of Entertainment.gov, a consulting firm dedicated to advising policymakers on the long-term economic development benefits of film and entertainment.

LaRonda has worked closely with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the Georgia Legislature, the City of Atlanta, DeKalb County, Fulton County, and more to strengthen Georgia’s entertainment policies. Sutton’s efforts advanced the growth of the film and entertainment industry and billions of dollars in economic impact for the state. 

Prior to establishing Entertainment.gov, LaRonda also owned and founded Film City LLC. Georgia's first film permitting facilitation company. Clients included 20th Century Fox, Universal, Sony, Warner Bros, and movies permitted for Fast 8, Spiderman Homecoming, Logan Lucky, Den of Thieves, Halt & Catch Fire, Lodge 49, The Hate You Give, I, Tonya, Uncle Drew, to name a few. 

Sutton was the founding Director of the Mayor's Office of Film & Entertainment for the City of Atlanta. She launched the new executive office during Mayor Kasim Reed's administration in July 2013. During her term LaRonda was responsible for streamlining the film permitting process, generating millions of dollars towards the general fund, implementing the first Entertainment Job Training Program with collaboration and cooperation from the Mayor's Office, Iaste Local Union 479, and the motion picture industry. The effort culminated in more than two dozen placements. 

As Vice President, Music, Development & Production for Foxx/King Entertainment from 2006 - 2011 LaRonda managed the music careers for Academy Award winning actor and Grammy winning musicians Jamie Foxx, Ron Isley, and Lalah Hathaway. 

Sutton lends her time and talents to several community and charitable organizations She is currently Board Vice-President of Women In Film & Television US, BronzeLens Film Festival Board Member, and Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Board Member. Sutton was born in Wichita, Kansas raised in Northern California and resides in greater Atlanta area with her daughter Naomi.