Georgia film industry
Hollywood of the South.
Since 2008, Georgia's 30% transferable film tax credit has drawn Marvel, Netflix, AMC, and dozens of other studios to film here. The result: more productions than every other state except California and New York.
Annual Production Spend in Georgia
Billions of USD per fiscal year. The 2020 dip is COVID; the 2023 dip is the WGA + SAG-AFTRA strikes that paused most US production for ~5 months. Recovery has been strong both times.
Tax Credits Issued
GA's 30% transferable film tax credit is the country's most generous. Annual issuance shown in $B — the cost of attracting the productions in the chart above.
Motion-Picture Sector Employment
Jobs in NAICS 5121 (motion picture and video industries). Multiplier effects on hospitality, transport, and skilled trades likely add another ~150K jobs.
How Georgia Stacks Up — Top Film Production States (2025)
Annual film + TV production spend by state, billions of USD. California and New York remain the giants; Georgia is firmly the #3 destination, more than 3× larger than the next state.
Notable Productions Filmed in Georgia
A small sample of major theatrical films and TV series shot in Georgia. The Marvel film franchise alone has filmed 15+ titles at Trilith Studios in Fayetteville.
Major Studios in Georgia
Six soundstage facilities anchor Georgia's production infrastructure, with Trilith (formerly Pinewood Atlanta) the largest at 700K sq ft and 19 stages.