Georgia a Top 5 State for Films

Georgia is among the top five U. S. states for film and TV production with more than 274 projects shot in the state since July 2010.
Movies filmed in the state are prmiering this summer and fall. They range from last weekend's "X-Men: First Class" to October's remake of "Footloose." Other Georgia-based films coming out include "The Change-Up" starrring Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman and "Wanderlust" with Jennifer Anniston and Paul Rudd.
Also, TV shows including MTV's "Teen Wolf," the Discover Channel's "Auction Kings" and AMC's "The Walking Dead" are filmed in Georgia.
The economic impact of the filming is estimated at $2.1 billion.
The state gives a tax break of 20% to many productions, with another 10% break to films and shows that feature a Georgia promotional logo.

Chattanooga Times Free Press, June 7, 2011