The second-largest film and TV production facility in the world is just over twenty miles from the heart of Downtown Atlanta, in Fayette County. Trilith Studios not only counts 32 sound stages (with two more on the way), the Georgia Film Academy, and all the functions of a one-stop production facility, it also includes the Town at Trilith. We head to the 1000-acre development for a tour and then have a conversation with Frank Patterson, president and CEO of Trilith Studios.

Plus, WABE digital editor, Kenny Murry, joins to talk about his list of Black history productions filmed in Georgia.




Mentioned this episode:

Usher is developing a new TV show

Tyler Perry’s forthcoming series “Beauty in Black”

“The Madness” resumes production in Atlanta




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 second-largest film and TV production facility in the world is just over twenty miles from the heart of Downtown Atlanta, in Fayette County. <a href="https://www.trilithstudios.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trilith Studios</a> not only counts 32 sound stages (with two more on the way), the Georgia Film Academy, and all the functions of a one-stop production facility, it also includes the <a href="https://www.trilith.com/development" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Town at Trilith</a>. We head to the 1000-acre development for a tour and then have a conversation with Frank Patterson, president and CEO of Trilith Studios.Plus, WABE digital editor, Kenny Murry, joins to talk about <a href="https://www.wabe.org/here-are-6-black-history-classics-filmed-in-georgia-that-youve-never-heard-of-and-should-know-about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">his list of Black history productions</a> filmed in Georgia. Mentioned this episode:<a href="https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/usher-tv-show-music-ucp-1235910906/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Usher is developing a new TV show</a>Tyler Perry’s forthcoming series “<a href="https://about.netflix.com/en/news/tyler-perry-extends-creative-partnership-at-netflix-adds-first-look-series" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beauty in Black</a>”<a href="https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/georgia-entertainment-scene/whats-filming-in-georgia-in-february-2024/BQ4MVKYYZBEEHFZNGHRZSNZZPA/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“The Madness” resumes production in Atlanta</a> 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.