Georgia’s film industry is home to a variety of productions, from big blockbuster films like “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1,” to Oscar nominated films like “Selma” and of course everyone’s favorite weekend programing – reality television. Below are a… Read More
Georgia-filmed productions are well represented in the digital space with 35 movies and TV shows now available on Netfilx’s "Watch Instantly" service. We’ve compiled a list of all of them for your viewing pleasure. Once you've binge-watched this whole list, check out Georgia-filmed… Read More
Because "The Walking Dead" is not filmed on a Hollywood back lot but rather on-location throughout Georgia, many of the places used in filming are within reach and easy to spot! Take a drive and see where Rick rode into Atlanta, or walk down the streets of Woodbury which is actually Senoia, GA and… Read More
The Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office launched the Camera Ready Communities program in 2010 to train and certify Georgia counties to work effectively with production companies and provide local, one-on-one assistance in every aspect of production, from location scouting and… Read More
It’s amazing to see the recently released film industry impact numbers from the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), which shows that this industry supports 1.9 million jobs in the U.S. — from costume… Read More
Although Georgia did have some film activity in the early days of Hollywood, it wasn’t till 1972 with the movie Deliverance that Georgia really made the big screen. The dramatic thriller was shot along the Chattooga River in Rabun County and at the Tallulah Gorge southeast of Clayton – and… Read More
Independent filmmakers, actors, and those looking for industry networking and training opportunities in Georgia are fortunate to have some very strong local organizations to turn to for support. While not a comprehensive list, the three organizations below would be a great place to start, whether… Read More
Adena Brumer, a recent transplant to Atlanta, is an actor/singer navigating the enormous and exciting Atlanta acting landscape.Being an extra can be a fantastic way to see how a TV or film set works: Watching cinematographers, directors, lighting set-ups, makeup, hair, costuming, not to… Read More
Adena Brumer, a recent transplant to Atlanta, is an actor/singer navigating the enormous and exciting Atlanta acting landscape. We asked her what recommendations she would make to others new to Georgia or new to the business after getting to know the lay of the land here and she was generous… Read More
For centuries, pilgrims have traveled to visit the gravesites of their cherished idols, from world leaders to writers, artists to musicians. Thousands annually visit Pére Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, where the interred include writer, poet and playwright Oscar Wilde, chanteuse Edith Piaf and Jim… Read More
