Georgia.org Content: Terrance Williams is an employee with IndieGrip in Augusta who has benefited from the thriving film industry in the area of the state between Atlanta and Savannah. Until recently, Terrance had been working in theater and local television production but pivoted to logistics… Read More
Brandon Marsh was determined to develop his passion for film into a career path in his hometown of Columbus. But it wasn’t until the newly opened Georgia Film Academy began offering classes through Columbus State that he was able to make a fulfilling career, “ I was one of the first students to… Read More
Valdosta native, Tina Sauls, moved back from Los Angeles to work in Georgia’s film industry. After graduating from Valdosta State University, she realized that there was more opportunities in Georgia than California: “I’m blessed that I get to work on films and pursue my dream of producing in my… Read More
Buck Meeks of Richmond Hill owns Myrtle Grove Plantation along with his brother John. Their property has been the setting of countless productions over the years, adding to the tax revenue and small business growth of the community of Bryan County. Myrtle Grove picturesque surroundings and… Read More
Georgia.org Content: Chelsea Lockhart graduated from SCAD with a Masters in Production Design and began her career as a production assistant. Because of the booming film industry in Georgia, she quickly was able to use her degree and creativity to design sets in various productions. “Good things… Read More
St. Simons native Sara Alread always had a dream to be a film producer, but work seemed to be scarce. After forging a career in graphic design, she found more film producing opportunities as more productions came to Georgia’s coast. She networked with many location managers to begin freelancing on… Read More
HBO's "Sharp Objects" filmed entirely in Barnesville, Georgia."We hope when this production company leaves they sing the praises of Barnesville."
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Georgia’s film industry is growing so fast, that Cinema Greens has had to expand multiple times. Started in 2013 in Hampton, the company dresses set, production sound stages, and event spaces with plants and decorative materials. In 2016, it bought another property in Atlanta to offer a one-stop-… Read More
Joy Merle of Sandy Springs started her catering company, Finding Flavor, out of her mother’s kitchen. When she lost her biggest customer in 2015, she turned to film productions to find more clients. “I sent out about 200 emails to every producer, director or production coordinator I could find in… Read More
