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MISTI HOLCOMB, MATT CAMPBELL AND BARI HOLMES
said Brandon Reese, Motion Picture
Association Vice President of State
Government Affairs for the Southeast
Region. “Nearly 80 percent of Georgia voters agree— the motion picture
industry has a positive economic
impact on the state. We look forward
to Georgia’s continued growth as a
production hub in the years ahead.”
At the core of it all, content consumption continues to rise, and Georgia
is in the best position of any location to
continue as a primary production hub
for film and television production.
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“Box office successes like ‘The Color Purple’ are further proof Georgia’s
approach works. This production alone
touched 14 unique cities and towns
across the state, from the mountains
of northwest Georgia to Jekyll Island,
spending over $73 million and hiring
over 2,300 Georgians. Additionally,
12,594 hotel nights racked up, contributing local and state taxes that help
the bottom line. The film industry
doesn’t just benefit production companies but drives growth across multiple
sectors, including hospitality, construc-
tion, transportation, and more. Hotel
stays, catering services, and local business all see increased demand when
productions come to town, creating
opportunities across the state,” concludes Thomas.
PRODUCTION ACTIVITY IN GEORGIA
Film and television productions
of all sizes are significantly impacting
Georgia, extending well beyond the
Atlanta area. Communities throughout the state are actively engaging in
these opportunities, leading to in-
