Local voices, big impact: Atlanta’s burgeoning independent film and TV scene

The city known as the “Hollywood of the South” has long attracted blockbuster productions with its generous tax credits and expanding studio infrastructure. But a growing group of local filmmakers and writers believe the city’s creative future lies beyond billion-dollar franchises. Their focus? Building independent writers’ rooms that center authentic stories by and for Black...

Jul 26, 2025 - 08:00
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Local voices, big impact: Atlanta’s burgeoning independent film and TV scene
The city known as the “Hollywood of the South” has long attracted blockbuster productions with its generous tax credits and expanding studio infrastructure. But a growing group of local filmmakers and writers believe the city’s creative future lies beyond billion-dollar franchises. Their focus? Building independent writers’ rooms that center authentic stories by and for Black...

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