General Facts

• Economic impact of entertainment industry projects handled by the Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office in 2008: approximately $524 million.
• There were 637 productions shot in the state in 2008.
• There are approximately 25,000 entertainment industry jobs in Georgia.
• Over 600 feature films, TV movies, TV series, single episodes and pilots have been produced in Georgia since 1972, generating $5 billion dollars in economic impact.
• The state’s first tax incentive, a point of purchase sales and use tax exemption was introduced in 2002.
• The state’s second and most progressive tax incentive, the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act, was signed into law by Governor Sonny Perdue in May 2005 and updated in May 2008.  
• These industry establishments are supported wholly or in part by the production of feature films; television movies, series, pilots and miniseries; commercials, music videos, documentaries and still shoots.
• Number of crew members: 3,000+ individuals/technicians.
  Average number of local employees on a medium budget feature film: Approximately 150-175 people.
• Average feature film budget: $41.7 million.
• Average amount (below-the-line) of feature film budget spent in a jurisdiction (state, province): 50% - 70%. Higher for locally produced projects.
• More than 14 in-state colleges and universities offer degrees or study in film and video.
• There are 132 movie theaters in Georgia, with 1,208 screens, employing 1,254 people. 

Statewide Impact

• Three of Tyler Perry’s made-in-Georgia films have opened at No. 1 at the box office.
• The HBO feature "Warm Springs" garnered 16 Emmy nominations with 8 Georgians represented in six categories. It ended up winning 5 Emmys, including 3 presented to Georgians. Filming locations included Warm Springs, Gainesville, Atlanta, Madison and Summerville.
• Crawfordville has been host to over 8 feature films and television movies ("Sweet Home Alabama," "The Neon Bible," "Stars and Bars," "The Coward of the County").
•  Savannah has been host to dozens of feature film and television projects that include: "The Legend of Bagger Vance," "Forrest Gump," "The Gift," "Glory," "Forces of Nature," and "The General’s Daughter."
• Columbus hosted "The Fighting Temptations" at the new performing arts center.
• Covington has been home to dozens of feature and television projects that include the hit series "In the Heat of the Night."
• Rome hosted "Sweet Home Alabama," as well as "The Mosquito Coast," "Remember the Titans" and "Class of 61."
• Americus was host to the TV movie "To Dance with the White Dog."
• The small town of Juliette was revitalized when "Fried Green Tomatoes" was largely shot in their community.