The Hollywood presence is getting bigger and bigger in Atlanta as time goes on. Since August, there has been over 40 TV shows and movies filmed in Atlanta. 40?! In one month? Yeah, that's a lot...
Movies and TV shows are constantly recruiting people to be extras on their films, and finding more and more people to help out with production. With all of these different shows and movies being filmed means that there are a lot of directors and producers roaming the streets of the city. Atlanta has always been a great place to find connections for professions but if you're planning on getting into the production business, this city is even better than before.
As a film student, I desire to eventually get involved in the film industry. I eventually want to begin producing my own films and share my imaginative mind through a camera. Living in Atlanta, the film presence has definitely been a positive impact on my life.
I was working on Wednesday night, and it was a normal night at the restaurant when the bartender came back to tell me, "Hey Nick, there is a guy from L.A. who is here filming a show this next month; you should go talk to him." I got extremely intimidated the moment he said that. But, this was my time to see the connection magic that Atlanta offers. I immediately went to the bar to introduce myself. He introduced himself as Toby Corbett. For those who don't know who that is, he is a Production Designer for the film industry. Production Designers are responsible for all the visual concepts of a film. A major film he worked on was "Pitch Perfect 2."
Anyway, we talked for a good bit and he gave me his email before leaving. So, I did what any fan boy would do and I emailed him as soon as I got off work. Long story short, he invited me to come visit on the set of his current film he is working on, "The True Memoirs of an International Assassin." A dream of mine to work on a film set is coming true shortly at 18 years old.
The point of this article is to share an experience of an 18-year-old in Atlanta trying to accomplish his dreams. The connections that Atlanta provides in the entertainment business is so wide. Pursue what you desire and you will obtain it, as long as you put your heart to it.
