Independent film companies Autumn Bailey Entertainment (ABE) and Ty Walker’s Braveheart Entertainment are entering into a major production partnership with one of Atlanta’s most advanced and expansive film campuses, Assembly Studios, managed by Universal Production Services.

The collaboration marks a significant milestone in Georgia’s rapidly evolving film landscape--uniting two leading creative producers known for acclaimed projects such as On a Wing and a Prayer and The First Noelle: The Maynard Jackson Documentary with
Assembly’s cutting-edge infrastructure to scale independent film and television production across the state.

Together, the companies aim to build a sustainable model for high-quality, character- driven storytelling that blends artistry, efficiency, and innovation.

“Both of our companies have always focused on stories that feel real,” said Autumn Bailey-Ford, founder of Autumn Bailey Entertainment. “Independent filmmaking is about truth, emotion, and community—building stories that matter and giving them space to thrive. Partnering with Assembly Studios, owned by Gray Media, and Universal Production Services means creating a foundation where those voices can be nurtured, amplified, and seen on a global stage. Together, we’re not just expanding production capacity--we’re investing in the creative soul of Georgia and the next generation of visionary filmmakers.”

Ty Walker, founder of Braveheart Entertainment, said, “Braveheart was founded on a commitment to bold, elevated storytelling--work that challenges convention while remaining deeply human at its core. Assembly Studios offers not only the infrastructure but the creative synergy to expand that vision on a larger scale, without ever... Read More