The film industry has landed in Georgia and the Atlanta metro area in particular! One of the most notable developments was the 2008 establishment of Tyler Perry Studios in Southwest Atlanta responsible for numerous stage plays, movies and television shows. It is more and more common to notice familiar Georgia landmarks and skylines when watching recent shows such as The Internship, The Vampire Diaries, The Need for Speed, Selma, Blended, Anchorman 2, and The Hunger Games and many more. Because of the obvious increased filming in Georgia, I wondered what our city is doing to attract film makers and what a booming film industry means for Georgia home owners.

Georgia offers film makers attractive incentives and advantages to make the state an appealing option for a production location:

• Convenience of an International airport for easy arrival and departure of film crew and gear.
• Top tier restaurants and hotel accommodations with competitive rates.
• Over 30,000 resident film professionals at the ready to fulfill crew needs at affordable rates with lower Southeastern US wages. Workers are cataloged in an easily searchable data base for quick access and hiring.
• 30% tax break by crediting the State of Georgia in the show’s title or credits.
• Free scouting assistance to help evaluate the vast variety of location options from the mountains and forests to the coasts and swamps.
• Assistance with cost analysis, cooperation with local contacts and compliance with various state agencies.

A thriving Georgia film industry means great things for the state and its home owners! The following points are just a few of the many reasons why Georgia’s growing film industry continues to make the Atlanta metro area a fantastic place to invest in real estate.

• In 2014, films and television productions generated over $5 BILLION for the state’s economy.
• More people working in the various fields of the film industry will continue to move to Atlanta, making it their home base for employment opportunities.
• People who already live here can submit their home or place of business as a potential filming location by submitting a location submission form.
• Filming locations benefit from an infusion of money from people patronizing local stores, restaurants and hotels.
• Homes and buildings chosen as filming sites often benefit from improvements and upgrades done to the property for filming.
• Ever wanted to work on a film? Check out the casting and crew opportunity links here!