Film

Hollywood of the South

Atlanta, nicknamed “Hollywood of the South,” is a leading city for film and television production, as Georgia offers one of the most competitive tax incentives in the country. Since 1972, Atlanta landmarks have transformed into silver screen stars, gracing countless films and television shows produced in the city. These include blockbusters from The Hunger Games and Marvel franchises, classic films like Remember the Titans and We Are Marshall and hit television series such as The Walking Dead and Stranger Things.  

Atlanta’s film festivals showcase new and emerging talent from around the country. One of the largest Jewish film festivals in the world, Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, draws more than 40,000 moviegoers annually, while BronzeLens Film Festival is an Academy Awards Qualifying Festival in the Short Film category and has been named one of the Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals by Film Freeway for eight consecutive years. 

Fast Facts

• Georgia production incentives provide up to 20 percent of Georgia production expenditures in transferable tax credits. 

• During fiscal year 2025, 245 film and television programs were produced in Georgia creating $2.3 billion in direct spending. 

• The influx of film and television has established Georgia as a global leader within the industry, frequently topping ‘Business Facilities’ magazine’s rankings for production capabilities and incentives. In addition to the rise in production activity in Atlanta and the surrounding region, the area serves as an incubator for filmmakers. 

• Feature films including the Marvel Cinematic Universe (“Black Panther,” “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” “Avengers: Endgame” and “Captain America: Brave New World”), “The Hunger Games” franchise, and award-winning dramas like “Driving Miss Daisy,” “Hidden Figures,” “Sully” and “Bugonia” shot in Atlanta.