Comments on: Decatur Filming Rumors Busting Out All Over

By: Carl

Carl — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 05:17:58 +0000

Steve, the productions are incentivized to hire as much local talent as possible, particularly for all on-screen roles. The PAs tend to be local, but many of the more specialized crew positions are filled primarily by folks from the west coast, as there are not enough trained people here to fill them. It would be much less expensive to use only locals, but I don’t think we’re not quite there. If the film work were steady enough (it tends to be seasonal), perhaps more folks might consider relocating here.

By: Steve Stussey

Steve Stussey — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:01:56 +0000

It may seem great to see all these movies and tv shows being filmed in Decatur, Atlanta and the surrounding areas, yes it’s good for those economies, but the truth is, they don’t hire too many locals on the crew. They do cast for actors and extras, but there are hardly any postings for production crew positions. Georgia gives major tax breaks for shooting here, but don’t require them to hire local, like in other places. It would be a win, win for all involved.

By: Sushi

Sushi — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:58:50 +0000

As a recent alum, I can say that this will not end well.

By: Josh D. Weiss

Josh D. Weiss — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 09:21:12 +0000

I have a friend who is a production assistant for BMH 3 and I don’t believe they are filming yet, so it’s probably a different movie at this point. That said, the movie is going to be filmed around Atlanta so there is a possibility, but he hasn’t mentioned them being ready to shoot yet.