Veteran Jason Benton started Great Dane Production Services in 2016 to help “solve problems” encountered by production companies filming in the state. His company, which employs 12 employees, provides air quality testing, site preparation and cleanup. Today, he and his team have worked on over 140… Read More
“Ozark is one of the 234 TV and film productions that helped make a dent in Georgia’s economy during fiscal year 2020. From production of season 3 alone, more than 1,000 Georgians were hired largely as members of the crew, as well as some cast, in addition to thousands more extras and security… Read More
Daniel Minchew opened Studio Space Atlanta in 2008 and Atlanta Filmworks Studio in 2013, and he has been growing his infrastructure ever since. Recently, Studio Space Atlanta opened a warehouse space in Smyrna, featuring three new stages totallying 25,000 square feet. Daniel’s facilities have been… Read More
“After being shut down for months, it felt good to give the people in our community jobs,” says Savannah native Mark McCullough, writer and director of “A Savannah Haunting.” COVID briefly shut down production in Georgia, but Mark’s project was one of the first productions allowed to start back… Read More
Tucker native Daren Gayle and his wife Karen are burnishing Georgia’s image one gift basket at a time. They saw an opportunity with the influx of cast and crew coming to Georgia to film. Since then, Georgia Gifts and More has worked with BET, Starz and Tyler Perry Studios to sell Georgia-themed… Read More
Gwinnett special education teacher Reeva Forrester learned about teaching opportunities on set from a friend. “I love teaching, and I love kids. I did some research, and the first job I applied for, they called.” Since then, Reeva has worked with child actors in “Venom,” “Jumanji,” “Greenleaf,” and… Read More
Seth Ingram has been running the Rome International Film Festival since 2015. Since then, he has turned the festival into a high profile event. After graduating from Georgia State, Seth wanted to settle in his hometown with his family. The growing Georgia film… Read More
Athens resident Danielle Rusk is a key assistant location manager who sees the film industry’s impact on small businesses every day. In her role she must coordinate business relationships with tent companies, equipment rentals and even real estate procurement. “The location department’s budget… Read More
Movie stars such as Bruce Willis and Luke Wilson have been seen around Tifton, but the excitement around filming in this community extends far beyond celebrity sightings. The economic impact to Georgia’s “Friendly City” has been enormous, according to Mayor Julie Smith. These visitors have been “… Read More
How the State of Georgia supports a thriving digital economy
The State of Georgia is technology leader with a profile that is quickly rising. Not only have Microsoft and Airbnb recently announced that they would create large tech hubs in Atlanta, but four Georgia-based startups… Read More
