The Georgia Film Office was created by former President Jimmy Carter in 1973, when he was governor of the state. Lee Thomas, Deputy Commissioner, has been at the Film Office since 1996, working to bring film and television productions to the state. Lee explains how she and her team accomplish that mission and tells the story of how the Film Office and film scene in Georgia have changed during her nearly 30 years in the industry here.

 

Mentioned this episode:

Hulu’s “Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told”

Kenny Nguyen on Bravo’s “Top Chef”

“Naked Gun” Reboot to film in Atlanta

NAACP Image Awards

 

This episode of The Boom was produced by Kevin Rinker and Jewel Wicker. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe. Original music by Matt Owen.




For more information, visit wabe.org/theboom

The <a href="https://www.georgia.org/industries/film-entertainment" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Georgia Film Office</a> was created by former President Jimmy Carter in 1973, when he was governor of the state. <a href="https://www.georgia.org/lee-thomas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lee Thomas</a>, Deputy Commissioner, has been at the Film Office since 1996, working to bring film and television productions to the state. Lee explains how she and her team accomplish that mission and tells the story of how the Film Office and film scene in Georgia have changed during her nearly 30 years in the industry here.&nbsp;Mentioned this episode:<a href="https://press.hulu.com/shows/freaknik-the-wildest-party-never-told/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hulu’s “Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told”</a><a href="https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/georgia-entertainment-scene/exclusive-liam-neeson-coming-to-atlanta-for-naked-gun-reboot-in-may/IIJL6IDRLJDJ3KGR43EUT537TU/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kenny Nguyen on Bravo’s “Top Chef”</a><a href="https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/georgia-entertainment-scene/exclusive-liam-neeson-coming-to-atlanta-for-naked-gun-reboot-in-may/IIJL6IDRLJDJ3KGR43EUT537TU/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“Naked Gun” Reboot to film in Atlanta</a><a href="https://www.bet.com/naacp-image-awards" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NAACP Image Awards</a>&nbsp;This episode of The Boom was produced by Kevin Rinker and Jewel Wicker. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe. Original music by Matt Owen. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.wabe.org/theboom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wabe.org/theboom</a>

From WABE Studios, a weekly look at Atlanta’s growing film and television industry, through trending topics and origin stories of local filmmakers, cast, and crew. Hosted by entertainment and culture reporter Jewel Wicker.

From WABE Studios, a weekly look at Atlanta’s growing film and television industry, through trending topics and origin stories of local filmmakers, cast, and crew. Hosted by entertainment and culture reporter Jewel Wicker.