The Film and Television Industry's Got Georgia On Their Mind!

Atlanta, Georgia appears to be the industry’s new hub for filming. I guess that is why Georgia is called the new “Hollywood of The South.”  Filming not only takes place in Atlanta, but also on the outskirts of the city. I live in a small town called Conyers. As of late, filming for a movie called Prisoners starring Hugh Jackman, and Jake Gyllenhall took place about 3 miles away from my home. This spring, Draft Day, starring Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner, and Dennis Leary, will be filmed in the Cleveland, GA area. During the summer months, movies such as A Friggin’ Christmas Miracle starring Lauren Graham and Robin Williams will be filmed in Atlanta.

Not only are there major motion pictures being filmed in and around Atlanta, there are also a plethora of television shows filmed here too! The Vampire Diaries is filmed in and around the city of Covington (two highway exits east of Conyers). Its pretty cool to drive downtown on the Covington Square and often times see the television set, set up for the cast and crew. Shows such as, Lets Stay Together and Reed Between The Lines are both filmed at TBS studios, and air on BET. Movie and television mogul Tyler Perry, also films all of his television programming in Atlanta, right at his very own studios! Television shows such as; Meet The Browns, House of Payne, and For Better or Worse all air on TBS. Perry also has a few new television shows, which will begin airing on the OWN Network, in May. These shows are The Have’s and the Have Nots, and Love Thy Neighbor.

As I have stated above, there are many major motion pictures and television shows filmed right here in our backyard. Most of the productions are always looking to cast certain characters, or even background extras to be included in those productions. If you are and actor and want to gain some on camera experience and you do not know where to begin, you can always start by “liking” certain pages on Facebook. These pages will point you in the right direction as to how you can get involved. Pages such as: Extras Casting Atlanta, or New Life Casting. These casting pages, update daily as to what is filming, and what is needed.

If you are in the Atlanta area and are knowledgeable about happenings in entertainment around the city, please comment below.  We can learn from each other!