![]() The major studios may be counting on not having to make a real decision.Ĭopyright © 2019 NPR. ULABY: Ho points out that similarly restrictive bills have been blocked in other states, and Georgia's is being challenged as well. HO: So he's simply saying he's doing what he's doing for his constituents. But Ho says Georgia's governor now, Brian Kemp, made this abortion bill a campaign promise. ULABY: That said, a number of studios, including Disney, threatened to leave Georgia two years ago when a bill passed that would have allowed religious groups to discriminate against queer and transgender people. So they would just simply, you know, lose all the money from all the investment they put in on the assumption that this tax credit would be around and nothing could possibly hurt it. HO: You know, the hair people, the prop people - all the people who moved here and built businesses here, they don't get any of the tax credits. A Hollywood boycott, says Ho, would leave local workers behind. ULABY: Film and TV studios bring an estimated $9 1/2 billion to the state, as well as nearly 100,000 jobs. HO: And if they refuse to work in Georgia, it's like, you know, what can Disney or Netflix or these guys do? He says in spite of Georgia's generous tax credits, studios like Disney and Netflix still depend on those big name producers and talent to make their movies and shows. ULABY: Rodney Ho covers entertainment for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. RODNEY HO: They want to be supportive of their creatives. Disney and other companies have faced pressure from abortion rights advocates to stop filming there, including from top directors and stars. ULABY: "Black Panther" and "Avengers: Endgame" are just two Disney blockbusters that were shot partly in Georgia. And we'll have to heed their wishes in that regard.ĬHADWICK BOSEMAN: (As Black Panther) Wakanda forever. I think many people who work for us will not want to work there. The next day, Disney CEO Bob Iger made a similar comment in an interview with Reuters.īOB IGER: Well, I think if it becomes law, it will be very difficult to produce there. And if it's enacted, his company would reconsider shooting there. ULABY: Ted Sarandos, who runs Netflix studios, said on Tuesday the Georgia law would restrict the rights of his female employees. (SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "STRANGER THINGS")ĭAVID HARBOUR: (As Chief Hopper) It is important to me that you feel safe. ULABY: Some of its most popular shows are filmed in Georgia, including the science fiction hit, "Stranger Things," starting its third season this summer. NEDA ULABY, BYLINE: It started with Netflix. Ten major film and TV studios now say they might halt production altogether there. ![]() But a restrictive abortion law passed earlier this spring is threatening that industry. Its film commission even likes to call Georgia Y'allywood. For more info on Studio Space Atlanta please explore the current site you are on.More feature films are made in Georgia than in any other U.S. Our Studio Space Atlanta and WEST facilities has hosted over 20,000 productions over the past 15 years including the top most artist in the music industry as well as interviews for large reality shows such as “Real Housewives of Atlanta”, “Love and Hip Hop Atlanta”, “Hollywood Hillbillies”, “Single Ladies” and many many more.įor more info on Atlanta FIlmworks click- Atlanta Filmworks Studio. AMC utilized our production facility in it entirety including the building’s 20,000 sf soundproof column free soundstage, our additional 20,000 sf mill and extra stage space and the ample 16,000 sf of production office space. Atlanta Filmworks Studios recently hosted the complete 4 seasons of AMC’s brilliant show “Halt and Catch Fire” as well as Lodge 49, Tales of the Walking Dead and 2 other not yet released. Whether you need a large 57,000 sf studio complete with a mill, stage and production offices or a 2,000-25,000 sf production facility with a green, white and black cyc walls for interviews, we have you covered.įor the past 15 years we have catered to the best film and TV production Atlanta has to offer. Our Atlanta Filmworks Studio and both of our Studio Space Atlanta / Studio Space Atlanta WEST facilities were created specifically for the film studio demand in Atlanta Georgia. ![]() ![]() Studio 7 Rental Rates – Production Offices. ![]()
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