Tulsa King just fired a bunch of crew before starting production. This production has always had what seems like a toxic workplace. Remember when the extras casting director got fired and there was a deadline article about it. Has anyone had any toxic epxeriences on that set?

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I'm just going to say it. I think we're past our peak as a filming location. i think we will get smaller shows that could possibly turn into a hit like THE WALKING DEAD and STRANGER THINGS, but with bigger budget films going overseas, I think we have peaked a filming location. I think we will get smaller TV shows, but I don't think it'll ever go back it what it was like in the last decade. anyone else have thoughts about this?

Hey everyone. New to ATL from NYC what’s the best way to start meeting people in film and TV here with limited production credits. Currently non union and have worked on 8-10 projects as a PA/ producer. Looking to make the jump to production coordinator and beyond.

Hello fellow Atlanteans!

My feature is having its Southeast Premiere at the 50th ATLFF on April 29th at the Plaza! The film was shot locally in Atlanta, Smyrna, Gainesville, & Acworth by an almost entirely local cast & crew! Most of which will be in attendance for a Q&A afterwards.

If you'd like to know more about the project check out my other reddit post on it... very personal project that's kinda an almagamation of my experience in hospitality and the film industry here!

-Jared

Due to the drastic in decline with the film industry in ATL. If you could or were to leave where would you go? I know there are obvious places like LA, NY and then booming places like Shreveport. Or are you holding out and choosing to stay? Lastly does any travel to other cities but stay in ATL?

So to preface this, it's a bit of a ramble. Just looking for general advise at this point.

I moved to Atlanta towards the end of last year with some preliminary connections but nothing concrete. I have spent most of my career in the commercial side of the industry in the camera department. Lot's of AC and Cam Op experience.

Since then, I've worked on a handful of small shoots but overall I really am struggling to find work. I am plugged into StaffMeUp, and ProductionHUB. I also frequently comb through several of the Facebook groups. Overall I just feel a little bit at a loss. Seems like the responses I'm getting is either there is no work, or I already have people I worked with on the regular.

I'm hoping someone out there has some advice to give or some other Facebook page I could join. Anything would help.

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Alright, here it is.

Three years in Atlanta, stuck outside the perimeter. I write. I make things. I burn through notebooks and nights and still haven’t found my people. Maybe you’re out there. Maybe not. I’m still looking.

I write scripts. I care about the ones who feel too much and say too little. I’ve got features, shorts, scraps, half-finished things. Some got noticed. Most didn’t. Doesn’t matter. I keep going. I don’t know how to stop.

Yeah, I’ve got the degrees. BS - Film & TV, MFA - Screenwriting. But what matters is I’ve been grinding at this for over two decades: scripts, rewrites, more scripts. I’ve talked to managers and execs; all of them say the same thing: you need something made. No shit. That’s why I’m here. I want to find people who actually want to make something, not just talk about it.

I’m looking for filmmakers, actors, anyone who wants to make something that actually cuts deep. I’m finishing a script. I’ll write more. I want to work with people who are in it for the fight, not the applause. If you’re just here for the likes, keep scrolling. I want to make something that punches you in the gut emotionally and leaves you spending the rest of your day in a dissociative state, thinking about the impact of what you just saw.

If you’re tired of waiting and want to make something real, reach out. Maybe we can build something that matters. Together.

I'm an open book. Feel free to DM me or reply, and let's get started.

Hey Ya'll. I've been fixated on living in Atlanta for 10 years now. I'm passionate about urban environments and the feeling of a big city that Atlanta encapsulates always fascinated me, coming from Memphis. I've been editing and animating videos for a while and I want to make it into a career, but I've heard the whole industry has been in a slowdown, and I'm concerned if it's still worth going. At age 22, it feels right to make the move now more than ever and I don't want to wait until I'm a lot older with more regrets and more things holding me down. Then when I'm there, how do I break in?

I'm just really curious. how many of you have given up working on film sets with the slow down? I just shoot my own stuff on my own time, but so many people I know have just left since work is so slow for the past couple of years. how many of y'all moved to atlanta for film work and now do something completely different?

Hey everyone I'm Nathaniel 32M in Atlanta. Actor, writer, director (mainly an actor) and I'm looking to make a team. I want people to grow in this industry with. I'm talkin DPs, lighting, editing, cinematographers.

I want to do shit this year. I don't like the roles I'm auditioning for so I'm creating my own short films to show CDs and directors other sides of me.

I filmed my first short last month in my apartment with an iPhone and a rig from Amazon. Is it terrible? Absolutely. But i did it.

I have 5 competed scripts i want to start filming in by March at least.

Let's get this exposure and show them who we are!

here's that terrible short

Hiyah all,

This is so random but I’m looking for a project to contribute to/ volunteer my time. I moved to GA with family after getting my BA in film in 2015 (woahhh what!) but life kind of took me a different way and sadly I allowed it to. I’d really like to dive into my trained art form. I ache everyday that I am not creating, but I’m having trouble pinning down a project of my own.

I will have free time over the next couple months and would love if there was a project I could jump right into. Areas I work in are generally directing/ assistant directing/ art direction/ art department. I love to help build or design a set, costuming, props, location manager/scout, whatever! I currently work in the wedding business which uses a lot of the same skills lol.

My favorite genre is mystery/ suspense/ thriller. Open to anything interesting though, love documentary as well. Writing is a passion and would love to be part of the writing department if project is in preproduction phase. Thank you for reading! Look forward to hearing about some of your projects.

Curious how things are looking for the film industry in 2025 in Atlanta and if anyone on here is working on set? I'm considering a move out there from Colorado, as it's a much smaller industry, and want to enter a market with more opportunities. Not exactly wanting to go the very competitive LA / NY route, but also not sure how hard it is to break into the market in Atlanta.

I have a few years experience and a decent resume as a PA, AC and DP but have minimal connections in Georgia. It's something I'd start working on right away though and ask those I do know in the industry if they know others I could connect with. How are things looking though? Would the move be smart? Would love any honest feedback

Im looking to build my skills as a filmmaker in ATL, I see many post on here for those of us looking for work. We all know we have to make our own work in passion / art form based work. If anyone is interested in grouping up to build a company or presence in the industry. I'm open to phone calls, text, emails and any form of communication to actually get started in this.

If your interested lets group up and make this dream a reality.

Greetings! I’m Tré Statham, a Film Major at Georgia State University and I have an upcoming event I'd like to share with you all.

I’m hosting an open pitch session for my film FAMESQUE on Monday, October 5th at 4:30 pm! We’ll meet in conference room 1042 at 25 Park Place (super tall building can’t miss it).

All experience levels are welcome!!!!

I really want this to be an opportunity to get face to face with Atlanta filmmakers and connect whilst discussing the short film. I’ll cover the story, tone and additional details!

Feel free to DM me for more info. If you can’t make it, I’d gladly share a video of me going over what'll be discussed!

Thank you for your time!

Unfortunately, I found your gear bag and this is how it was when I found it. East Beltline trail. Looks like rain got it bad.

So it's been about a year and a half since I really did anything film related in this city, I've seen my friends who work in the industry lose everything, and I've seen predictions for the " bounce back " get pushed further and further ahead and to be honest I just don't see it bouncing back, at least not to where it was. And the thing is that was the whole reason I moved here, I know terrible time, but that's why I came to the state, this city. And honestly haven't taken up a job in another industry, as an electrical Apprentice in the IBEW, I've been able to kind of see this place without the lens of " well this is just where the industry is " and to be honest I'm not really that big a fan. I've never really enjoyed living in the south, and I've been living here my whole life. And I get that Atlanta itself is pretty different from the rest of the state but Atlanta has its own issues. High Cost of living, scams everywhere, really kind of subpar infrastructure, really the only thing that was keeping me here was the industry.

I still want to work in it, I really enjoyed doing what I did, I'm a video editor, actor, grip. I think like a lot of people I wear a lot of hats. So I guess what I'm asking is, is there a point to staying here or can I leave? Should I leave? I don't have any family here, I've got some close friends but they're also all talking about leaving.

Anyway tldr, is there a point to staying in Atlanta and trying to wait for things to get better here or do you think there's a decent argument for me to just go? Is there anything specifically special about Atlanta that I should consider before leaving?

Hey everyone, hope you’re having a nice evening.

I’m Mark. I’ve recently moved from the UK to Atlanta, Georgia.

Back in the UK I used to work as an AC, Spark, and Script supervisor on variety of productions, such as feature films, shorts and etc. I have also wrote and directed two short films and was later hired by a professional production company to direct 3 of their micro-low budget feature films. Since moving here I wrote 2 feature film scripts as well.

Back in the UK I already had a network of people. With them, and also through hiring different crews and actors, my network grew and I was introduced to different producers. But since moving here, I’m somewhat starting from zero again.

So the questions I wanted to ask this group are:

* What are the best ways to find a producer in the US, who have feature films credits to their name?

* I was also thinking of doing PA work in order to be actively working and being present on sets. That way I would also meet a lot of filmmakers as well. What are the best ways of finding PA work here?

Thank you for giving me your time and I appreciate any advice or suggestions you guys have!

Does anyone know what weekly, monthly or annual film events are happening in Atlanta?
Is there a good source to look up an Atlanta Film Calendar?

Here are a few I know about or found searching:

Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS)
Film Bar Mondays
ATL Film Party
Film Pitch ATL
Out On Film
Peaberry Film Festival (Canton)
Atlanta Shorts Fest
Reel Friends
ATLFF

If I'm a filmmaker here and I want to get my work regularly in front of a built-in live audience to get better at my craft.