Multiple Georgia-filmed Movies Debuting on Same Date
It doesn't take much time browsing this web site to realize we have a long history of filmmaking in Georgia. Our office (The Georgia Film, Music and Digital Entertainment Office, part of the Georgia Department of Economic Development) was formed in 1973 in response to the economic activity the filming of “Deliverance” generated in rural North Georgia.
From “The Longest Yard” to “Manhunter” to “Forest Gump,” Georgia has always attracted creative filmmakers. However, since our tax incentive for film and TV production went into effect in 2008 (intended to ensure we did not lose more business to Canada and incentive states in the US), the number of productions shooting our state has risen exponentially.
A look at the list of 2016 US release dates for feature films provides an excellent snapshot of how much filming takes place in Georgia. At least one, and often more than one, Georgia-lensed film opens nationwide every month of this year, and it's not uncommon for more than one to bow on a weekend as shown below.
Georgia-filmed releases making same-day debuts in 2016:
- "Ride Along 2" and "The 5th Wave" - 1/15/16
- "Allegiant: Part 1" and "Miracles from Heaven" - 3/18/2016
- "Term Life" and "Mother's Day" - 4/29/2016
- "The Nice Guys" and "Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising" - 5/20/2016
- "The Phenom" and "The Fundamentals of Caring" - 6/24/2016
- "Birth of a Nation" and "MIDDLE SCHOOL: The Worst Years of my Life" - 10/7/2016
- "Christine" and "The Accountant" - 10/14/2016
- "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk," "All Eyez on Me," and "Almost Christmas" - 11/11/2016
Like long lists? For a complete list of Georgia-lensed films and TV projects (since 1972), click here.
For a list of upcoming release dates, click here.