"ATLwood": Led by the state's exploding TV/film industry, Georgia’s Creative Industries Pour $62 BILLION Into The State. (Atlanta: credit)

[Born 2 Roll]

"Georgia’s Creative Industries Pour $62 BILLION Into The State. That Means More Jobs For Georgians." (GPB/Georgia Public Broadcasting/Georgia-at-Work blog)
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From the link above:

Georgia’s Creative Industries Pour $62 BILLION Into The State. That Means More Jobs For Georgians...

...Georgia has become a major player in film and television, one reason why the creative industry is booming...

Georgia’s film industry gets most of the hype, but there are more than 200,000 people who work in creative fields within the state, helping to contribute more than $62 billion in economic impact, according to the Georgia Council for the Arts.

This, from the GCA announcement, hammers home just how important the creative industry is to Georgia’s overall economic health.

...Georgia’s creative economy not only contributes to the state’s bottom line, but also draws millions of tourists each year, adds significantly to the quality of life and vitality of every community, and represents the bulk of Georgia’s rich cultural heritage and identity. Our thriving creative economy contributes to Georgia being not only an ideal place to do business, but also an incredible place to live and explore...

Georgia’s economic strength is growing, and the film industry isn’t just a marketing tool for all the great things the state can offer. It’s a strong, vibrant, and lasting part of the economy.

Just this week we’ve seen evidence that those in the education field agree. Georgia Piedmont Technical College will begin offering several new courses centered on film set training for students. One course will start next month.

GPTC will work with the Georgia Film Academy to craft the courses to best train students to leave school armed with the knowledge and skills worthy of beginning real careers.

Last year Georgia was home to more than 245 films and TV shows. Since the boom began several years ago, the state has become home to professional studios and soundstages that keep attracting directors and production companies.

More information here:
"Georgia's Creative Economy" (Georgia Council for the Arts)
Georgia Council for the Arts - Georgia Council for the Arts

From the link above:

Georgia's Creative Economy
The creative industries in Georgia represent a combined $37 billion in revenue, including 200,000 employed with $12.1 billion in earnings, and $62.5 billion in total economic impact. The creative industries represent 5 percent of all employment and 4 percent of all business revenue in the state. **
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Georgia’s creative economy not only contributes to the state’s bottom line, but also draws millions of tourists each year, adds significantly to the quality of life and vitality of every community, and represents the bulk of Georgia’s rich cultural heritage and identity. Our thriving creative economy contributes to Georgia being not only an ideal place to do business, but also an incredible place to live and explore.

[Atlwarrior]

Nothing can influence culture like a movie in the theater. I just discovered Hidden Figures filmed in Atlanta. The city is definitely, increasing in the sector of Arts and Entertainment realm behind LA and NYC. BTW I haven't been able to rep you in ages as I keep getting that spread rep message.

[AtlantaIsHot]

It's so awesome that all this entertainment industry is building up in GA. It's so much closer than CA!

[LynnHarris1]

Georgia film tax credit bill aimed at post-production companies

"Film and television production companies that specialize in post-production work would qualify for state tax credits under legislation that cleared the Georgia House of Representatives Friday.

While the entertainment industry tax credit the state created in 2008 has been widely praised for the exponential growth in film and TV production in Georgia in recent years, entertainment executives have complained the lack of a post-production tax credit has keep post-production activity lagging..."

Full Story: http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/n...d-at-post.html