Atlanta has been nicknamed the “Hollywood of the South.” Georgia has earned that name with its rise to the 3rd largest filming city in the country, only falling behind California and New York. In the past nine years, hundreds of movies and shows have been filmed in Atlanta, and that number continues to grow.
Why Atlanta?
There are many reasons why the city of Atlanta is the home to mega talents, like Tyler Perry Studios and the television series The Walking Dead. Television shows and movies are filmed on location in Atlanta because of the convenience of the region. Atlanta is a global city with access to nearby coasts, mountains terrain, large cities, and rural areas, which is a production manager’s dream. The airport is massive, and it allows for easy travel into the area for the equipment, props, and extra staff who are needed on set to complete the scenes.
Perhaps the most important reason for the surge in popularity is money. Georgia has begun offering a 20% tax credit to c