The DeKalb Entertainment Commission last week brought R&B singer Cydnei Chyan, the winner of the 2018 “ChooseATL Tracklanta” competition, to the South by Southwest festival in Austin, TX, to perform at the ChooseATL house. It was a highlight in a week of networking, brand building and education for the Commission.
 
DEC staffers at SXSW were focused on education, attending a wide range of sessions covering film, music and digital gaming. The event also allowed for networking with influential players in the entertainment industry, such as top players in animation, film production, music production and management, and municipal economic development.
 
“We were able to learn from top executives in the entertainment industry and we’re bringing very specific best practices and ideas back to DeKalb,” said Shelbia Jackson, director of the DeKalb Entertainment Commission. “Our team also had the opportunity to network with representatives from countries and cities from the U.S. and around the world. There are so many potential partnerships for us to explore and we’ll be implementing many new ideas over the next year.”