Editing for Feature Film
Feature Film · Editing · Atlanta, GA
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Film Production Jobs in Atlanta
Atlanta has grown into one of the top three production markets in North America, anchored by the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act and a cluster of large-format stages across the metro area. Studios in Fayetteville, the south metro, and the eastside keep features, streaming series, and Marvel-scale productions running year-round.
Open Roles in Atlanta
Commercial: Camera Operator/AC, Atlanta
Commercial · Camera · Atlanta, GA
Hey everyone, Layla here. We're gearing up for a commercial shoot in Atlanta and looking for a talented Camera Operator/Assistant Camera (AC) to join our crew. This is for an indep...
Screenwriting for Corporate Video
Corporate Video · Screenwriting · Atlanta, GA
I'm a Director/Writer looking for a senior-level screenwriter to join an independent production for an upcoming corporate video project in Atlanta, GA. This isn't your average talk...
1st AC, Music Video for Atlanta Artist (Mid-Level)
Music Video · Cinematography · Atlanta, GA
Hey folks, Wayne Garrett here. I'm helping out an independent production looking for a skilled 1st Assistant Camera for an upcoming music video shoot in Atlanta. This is for an eme...
Colorist, Indie Short Film (Remote OK)
Short Film · Color Grading · Remote
Hey everyone, Marcus Johnson here. I'm a Director/Writer looking for a talented mid-level Colorist for my upcoming short film, a psychological thriller with a bit of a surreal edge...
Production for Documentary
Documentary · Production · Atlanta, GA
Hey filmmakers! I'm Darius, a Best Boy Electric, and I'm helping an indie team find a talented Camera Assistant for an upcoming documentary project here in Atlanta. This feature is...
Gaffer (Entry-Level), Web Series
Web Series · Lighting · Atlanta, GA
Hey everyone, Troy Mathis here, one of the grips on an upcoming independent web series. We're on the hunt for an enthusiastic, entry-level Gaffer to join our lighting department in...
Colorist for Documentary (Atlanta)
Documentary · Color Grading · Atlanta, GA
Hey filmmakers, I'm looking for a talented colorist to join our independent production team for an upcoming documentary project. This film explores the vibrant, often hidden, subcu...
Camera Operator, Corporate Video (Entry)
Corporate Video · Camera · Atlanta, GA
Hey filmmakers, I'm looking for a solid entry-level Camera Operator for an upcoming corporate video project in Atlanta. We'll be shooting a series of interviews and some B-roll foo...
Director, Web Series - Sci-Fi Thriller
Web Series · Directing · Atlanta, GA
Experienced Director wanted for an upcoming independent web series shoot in Atlanta, GA. This project is a gritty, character-driven sci-fi thriller about a group of survivors navig...
Directing for Feature Film
Feature Film · Directing · Atlanta, GA
Seeking a talented and passionate Director for an independent sci-fi thriller feature film. This project delves into themes of artificial intelligence and human connection, offerin...
Screenwriting for Short Film
Short Film · Screenwriting · Atlanta, GA
Hey Atlanta screenwriters, I'm helping an independent production find a talented writer for an upcoming sci-fi short film. We're looking for something with a thoughtful, introspect...
Senior Screenwriter, Music Video (Volunteer)
Music Video · Screenwriting · Atlanta, GA
Hey Atlanta filmmakers, I'm reaching out on behalf of an exciting independent production. We're seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Screenwriter for an upcoming music video...
Production for Commercial
Commercial · Production · Atlanta, GA
Hey Atlanta crew, I'm a utility sound tech on an upcoming commercial shoot and we're looking for a sharp senior Gaffer to join our team. It's for an independent production, a comme...
Production for Pilot
Pilot · Production · Atlanta, GA
Hey everyone, Wayne Garrett here. I'm helping a director friend out and putting a call out for a 1st Assistant Director for an exciting sci-fi pilot we're shooting in Atlanta. This...
Senior Producer for Corporate Video
Corporate Video · Production · Atlanta, GA
Looking for a seasoned Senior Producer to join me on an exciting corporate video project here in Atlanta. We're creating a series of polished, engaging videos for a tech startup, s...
Senior Production Designer, Sci-Fi Short (Atlanta)
Short Film · Production Design · Atlanta, GA
Seeking an experienced Production Designer for an upcoming independent sci-fi short film taking place in Atlanta, GA. This project explores themes of isolation and humanity's resil...
1st Assistant Director, Independent Feature Film
Feature Film · Directing · Atlanta, GA
Seeking an experienced 1st Assistant Director for an intimate character-driven independent feature film. This project is a poignant drama with dark comedic undertones, exploring th...
Senior UPM for Sci-Fi Drama Pilot (Partnership)
Pilot · Production · Atlanta, GA
Hey filmmakers, I'm a Director/Writer seeking an experienced Unit Production Manager (UPM) to partner with on a thrilling sci-fi drama pilot. This isn't just a job, it's an opportu...
Colorist, Indie Short Film (Remote OK)
Short Film · Color Grading · Remote
Hey filmmakers! We're on the hunt for a skilled Colorist for an upcoming independent short film. This is a dramatic piece, a character study with a slightly melancholic, introspect...
Sound Designer, Corporate Video (Atlanta)
Corporate Video · Sound Design · Atlanta, GA
Hey Atlanta sound pros! I'm Layla Reed, an ADR Supervisor, and I'm looking for a talented Sound Designer for an upcoming corporate video project. This isn't your typical dry corpor...
Director, Corporate Video Project
Corporate Video · Directing · Atlanta, GA
Seeking an experienced Director for an upcoming corporate video project in Atlanta, GA. We're looking for someone who can bring a fresh perspective to a business narrative, making ...
Colorist, Independent Feature Film
Feature Film · Color Grading · Atlanta, GA
Hey folks, we're on the hunt for a talented mid-level Colorist for an upcoming independent feature film. It's a gritty, character-driven drama set in the heart of Atlanta. Think nu...
Screenwriter, Dark Comedy Short
Short Film · Screenwriting · Atlanta, GA
Hey film fam, Imani Brooks here. I'm on the hunt for a talented screenwriter for an upcoming dark comedy short film. We've got a killer concept about a group of friends who acciden...
Why crew work in Atlanta
Georgia's transferable tax credit attracts large-scale productions that drive consistent crew demand. Stage capacity at Trilith, Tyler Perry Studios, EUE/Screen Gems, and Shadowbox supports simultaneous tentpole shoots, which means continuous hiring across grip, electric, art department, and production roles.
Major production hubs in Atlanta
- Fayetteville (Trilith Studios): Anchor stage for Marvel and large-scale episodic productions.
- Atlanta Southwest (Tyler Perry Studios): 330+ acre lot with backlots, stages, and series production.
- Atlanta (EUE/Screen Gems): Multi-stage facility serving features, episodic, and commercial work.
- Eastside (Shadowbox Studios, formerly Blackhall): Large-format stages for streaming and feature productions.
Unions and guilds serving Atlanta
- IATSE Local 479: Studio Mechanics for the Southeast (grip, electric, props, sets, costumes)
- IATSE Local 600: International Cinematographers Guild (camera department)
- IATSE Local 700: Motion Picture Editors Guild
- IATSE Local 798: Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists
- DGA, SAG-AFTRA: Directors and performers (Atlanta SAG-AFTRA local)
Crew roles in demand
- Grips and Electrics (Local 479 and non-union)
- Set Dressers, Greens, and Construction Coordinators
- Production Assistants (Set, Office, Locations)
- Locations Managers and Assistants
- Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists
- Art Department Coordinators and Set Designers
- Drivers (Teamsters Local 728)
Rates and pay structure
Atlanta carries a strong mix of union (Local 479 / Local 600) and non-union work. Union rates follow IATSE Area Standards Agreement scale; non-union rates vary by budget tier, with streamer productions typically meeting or exceeding scale. Confirm housing, per diem, and zone classification when accepting an out-of-zone hire.
How to get hired in Atlanta
- Get on department head call lists early in each new show's prep period. Atlanta crewing is relationship-driven.
- Maintain Georgia tax forms (G-4) and federal W-9 ready for payroll companies.
- Production assistants and entry-level roles typically come through PA bootcamps, locations crews, and direct referrals.
- For union placement, track your days carefully and pursue Local 479 roster placement during open windows.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Atlanta have so many film production jobs?
The Georgia Film Tax Credit is one of the most generous in the United States with no annual cap and a transferable structure, which has attracted sustained investment from major studios and streamers. The result is a deep, year-round slate of large-format productions hiring local crew.
Do I have to be in IATSE Local 479 to work on Atlanta film productions?
No. Atlanta supports both union and non-union work. Many crew start non-union, accumulate days on qualifying productions, and pursue Local 479 placement once eligible. Some streamer and feature productions are union-only; others remain non-union throughout.
Where do most Atlanta film productions shoot?
Stage work concentrates at Trilith (Fayetteville), Tyler Perry Studios, EUE/Screen Gems, and Shadowbox Studios. Location shooting spreads across the metro Atlanta area, with frequent use of Downtown, Midtown, and surrounding counties like Covington and Decatur.