“HOLLYWOOD OF THE SOUTH”: WHY ATLANTA, GA IS BECOMING THE NEW HOLLYWOOD.
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Introduction
Atlanta is becoming the new Hollywood, CA for filmmaking. If you've been to Atlanta recently, chances are you've seen some production crews filming around town. The city has plenty of great filming locations and studios for productions to use, and Georgia offers tax incentives for filmmakers who use their state as a backdrop for their movies. These factors have helped create an exciting new industry that's attracting big names like Tyler Perry and Queen Latifah—and it's drawing in talent from all over the country.
The film industry has shifted from Los Angeles to Atlanta, GA in the past few years.
The film industry has shifted from Los Angeles to Atlanta, GA in the past few years. As one of America's largest cities and its second-largest metropolitan area (behind New York City), Atlanta is home to several major film production companies like Tyler Perry Studios and Marvel Studios.
In addition to its appeal as a filming location, Georgia also has a booming film industry in its own right--with over 400 productions shot there last year alone! Not only does Georgia have great tax incentives that encourage filmmakers to shoot there, but it also boasts natural beauty ranging from mountainside forests to coastal beaches.
Atlanta has plenty of great filming locations and studios for productions to use.
Atlanta has plenty of great filming locations and studios for productions to use. In fact, Atlanta is a great place for filmmakers to shoot their movies. It has a lot of great filming locations and studios for productions to use.
Fun Fact! Apparently while filming Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War Robert Downey Jr. had some furniture shipped out to Atlanta, Ga.
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Georgia offers tax incentives for filmmakers who use their state as a backdrop for their movies.
Georgia offers tax incentives for filmmakers who use their state as a backdrop for their movies. Georgia is one of the few states that offer these kinds of incentives, which makes it attractive to filmmakers looking to shoot in certain locations.
The tax incentive program has helped bring hundreds of jobs and millions in revenue to the state since 2009 when it was first implemented by then-Governor Sonny Perdue (R). The program has also attracted big names like Marvel Studios and Netflix, who have shot several productions there including Ant-Man 2 (2019), Captain Marvel (2019), Stranger Things 3 (2020), and season 4 of Arrested Development--all due out this year!
Georgia's growing film industry is creating jobs for locals and drawing in talent from other parts of the country.
Georgia has been home to Hollywood movies for decades, but recently it has been expanding its reach beyond just being a filming location. The state's growing film industry is creating jobs for locals and drawing in talent from other parts of the country.
The revenue generated by Georgia's film industry grew from $2 billion in 2017 to $8.5 billion in 2018 - an increase of more than 250%. In addition, this growth has created over 100,000 jobs within the state (a 76% increase), drawing people from all over who want their chance at stardom or are simply looking for work opportunities outside of big cities like New York City or Los Angeles County where living costs can be high due to high demand on housing stock which drives prices up much higher than most places across America."
Local companies have started offering special tours where visitors can see how a movie was made.
If you've ever wanted to see how a movie was made, several companies in Atlanta offer special tours. Some of the tours take place on actual sets, while others visit locations where famous movies were filmed.
The best way to find out about these tours is through social media or by talking with locals who have been on them before.
It's exciting to see what Atlanta's film industry will look like in 20 years.
It's exciting to see what Atlanta's film industry will look like in 20 years. The city has been a big part of the industry for decades, but it's only recently begun to attract more attention from filmmakers who want to take advantage of Georgia's tax incentives and diverse locations.
In fact, many directors are choosing Atlanta over Hollywood because they can shoot multiple films at once without having to move their sets around every few days or weeks (or even months). And if you've ever tried filming in Los Angeles and New York City at once--which is often necessary when shooting movies with large casts--you know how difficult it can be! In contrast, Atlanta offers many different types of locations within close proximity: mountains; forests; prairies; beaches; cities... You name it!
Georgia has also developed an excellent relationship with its neighbors South Carolina and North Carolina by establishing cross-state partnerships on various projects over recent years. This means that filmmakers don't have just one location option when deciding where they want their next project filmed - they now have three!
Conclusion
The film industry is a big part of Atlanta's history, and it will continue to be an important part of the city's future. We're excited to see what else this new era brings!
