Georgia Film and TV Productions Generated $3.1 Billion Last Year
Inman Park, Virginia-Highland were both among the neighborhoods that saw film and TV shoots in the past year.
The Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced Monday that Georgia productions generated an economic impact of $3.1 billion in the state during the 2012 fiscal year, a 29 percent increase from the previous year. “The 2012 fiscal year saw record investment in the state by the entertainment industry, with more than $879.8 million in direct spending,” GDEcD Commissioner Chris Cummiskey said in a statement. “The film industry’s impact will have a lasting effect on Georgia’s economy for years to come.” Intown neighborhoods are starting to get used to the sight of lighting crews and the opportunity to get a glimpse of a star. Last week, Inman Park was the …
E Keathley
9:00 am on Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Yay film productions! Excellent jobs for our neighborhoods. more ›