Scott Nickelson left Georgia after high school only to return 20 years later to work as a communications technician within the film industry. Now living in Rome with his family, Scott is part of Exchange Communications, a business that provides communication services for remote productions, such as… Read More
Dallas resident and electrical contractor Rick Harris started Harris Diversified as an electrical equipment rental company catering to the film industry. What began as a family operation, quickly grew to 14 full time employees. The company got their “big break” with the movie “The Blind Side,” but… Read More
What started out as custom rugs for one film production, quickly grew to supplying the flooring and carpet for over 20 productions. Dalton based and family-owned Myers Carpet continues to meet the flooring needs of Georgia’s film industry. Located in the “carpet capital of the world,” Myers Carpet… Read More
Event Services of Georgia provides portable toilets and sanitation services to more than 100 productions in Georgia. Owner Jody Tinsely of Cumming saw a need in the marketplace and has hired six additional employees to keep up with growth. These production contracts keep business consistent and… Read More
Drew Keener found a way to work as an artist and film set illustrator in his hometown of Woodstock. After graduating from SCAD, Drew went to work with Max Graphics in Kennesaw, a company that provides artistic productions services for film sets in Georgia. He still can’t believe that he gets to be… Read More
"The Hate You Give" filmed many of their scenes in Southwest Atlanta, utilizing the culture and small businesses of the local community.
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Filming under the Gold Dome! "The Walking Dead" transformed the Georgia State Capitol into a dystopian museum, making it the first production set of its kind. Governor Nathan Deal even dropped by the set.… Read More
Atlanta, January 18, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Amazon will expand its Georgia presence by launching a new fulfillment center in Newnan. Starting on day one, the e-commerce retail company will create 500 new, full-time jobs with industry-leading pay… Read More
College Park resident Dwight Abercrombie credits the film industry for getting his life back on track. Before working in film, he worked “dead-end” jobs that all seemed to end the same. An opportunity at EUE/Screen Gems turned into a full-time position. He is now a rental agent for a film equipment… Read More
