Production for Music Video
Music Video · Production · Atlanta, GA
Seeking a highly experienced Gaffer to lead lighting for an independent music video production in Atlanta. This project features a high-energy pop track with intricate practical ef...
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
Art Asst., Corporate Video (Atlanta)
Corporate Video · Art Department · Atlanta, GA
We're producing a corporate video for a forward-thinking tech startup, focusing on their innovative workspace and company culture. The tone will be modern and clean, with a focus o...
Sr. PD, Corporate Video (Atlanta)
Corporate Video · Production Design · Atlanta, GA
Seeking a talented Production Designer for an upcoming corporate video project in Atlanta, focused on showcasing innovative tech solutions with a sleek, modern aesthetic. This proj...
Editing for Music Video
Music Video · Editing · Atlanta, GA
An independent production is seeking a talented mid-level Editor for an upcoming music video project based in Atlanta, GA. This video is for a rising indie pop artist, featuring vi...
Sound Design for Short Film
Short Film · Sound Design · Atlanta, GA
A haunting secret unfolds in the oppressive quiet of a southern gothic home. We're seeking a talented mid-level Sound Designer for an upcoming independent short film filming in Atl...
Lighting for Commercial
Commercial · Lighting · Atlanta, GA
Our upcoming commercial project, a stylish, fast-paced piece for a national beverage brand, needs an entry-level Gaffer. It's a high-energy shoot with some cool practical lighting ...
VFX for Pilot
Pilot · VFX · Atlanta, GA
Seeking a talented Senior VFX Artist to join our independent production team for an exciting sci-fi pilot. This project delves into themes of artificial intelligence and societal c...
Locations for Pilot
Pilot · Locations · Atlanta, GA
Looking for a Locations Scout/Manager for an upcoming independent pilot shoot in Atlanta, GA, around October 20, 2026. This will be about 3-5 days of work, including scouting and s...
Sound Designer, Feature Film
Feature Film · Sound Design · Atlanta, GA
We are seeking an entry-level Sound Designer to join our independent production, bringing their audio expertise to our upcoming dramatic feature film. This project is a character-d...
Commercial Director, Lifestyle Brand
Commercial · Directing · Atlanta, GA
A lighthearted commercial for an Atlanta-based lifestyle brand needs a fresh perspective to bring its vision to life. We're seeking an entry-level Director for an independent produ...
Editing for Web Series
Web Series · Editing · Atlanta, GA
An independent production is seeking an entry-level Editor for an upcoming web series, a dark comedy exploring quirky characters in a bizarre office environment. We're looking for ...
Senior Director, Sci-Fi Pilot (Atlanta)
Pilot · Directing · Atlanta, GA
A brilliant young scientist discovers a way to communicate with trees, leading to an extraordinary revelation that could change humanity forever. We're an independent production se...
Gaffer (Mid-Level) for Web Series, Atlanta
Web Series · Cinematography · Atlanta, GA
Seeking a Gaffer to lead our lighting department for an upcoming web series. This independent production is a character-driven drama with elements of dark comedy, exploring themes ...
Editor, Sci-Fi Pilot (Atlanta)
Pilot · Editing · Atlanta, GA
When a brilliant, reclusive scientist discovers a loophole in causality, he must decide if altering the past is a moral act. We're looking for an Editor for a 30-minute sci-fi dram...
Senior DP, Atlanta Doc Feature
Documentary · Cinematography · Atlanta, GA
Seeking an experienced Director of Photography for an independent documentary feature exploring the revitalization of Atlanta's historic music scene. This project aims for a cinema...
Production Design for Feature Film
Feature Film · Production Design · Atlanta, GA
An independent thriller feature, focusing on a group of friends uncovering dark secrets in a seemingly idyllic small town, is seeking an enthusiastic and creative entry-level Produ...
Senior Sound Designer, Feature Doc
Documentary · Sound Design · Remote
Seeking an experienced Sound Designer for an upcoming documentary, targeting delivery in November 2026. This is a deferred compensation role with backend percentage points, suitabl...
Senior Commercial VFX Artist, Revenue Share
Commercial · VFX · Atlanta, GA
Bringing a high-energy product launch to life requires a bold visual effects touch that cuts through the noise. We're looking for a seasoned Senior VFX Artist to join our independe...
Editing for Pilot
Pilot · Editing · Atlanta, GA
Our upcoming sci-fi drama pilot, a high-concept story blending classic space opera with gritty character-driven narrative, is searching for a senior editor to join our team. We're ...
Gaffer for Sci-Fi Comedy Web Series (Atlanta)
Web Series · Production · Atlanta, GA
We're looking for a talented and experienced Gaffer to join our crew for an upcoming independent web series. This project is a quirky sci-fi comedy, think "Rick and Morty" meets "P...
Locations for Music Video
Music Video · Locations · Atlanta, GA
Seeking an enthusiastic Locations Assistant for a music video shooting around October 19, 2026 for 1-2 days in the Atlanta area. This is a partnership opportunity, with compensatio...
Production for Corporate Video
Corporate Video · Production · Atlanta, GA
We are seeking a seasoned Director of Photography for an independent corporate video project, a series of engaging testimonials and brand stories for a tech startup. The tone will ...
Location Scout/Manager, Corporate Video (Atlanta)
Corporate Video · Locations · Atlanta, GA
Seeking an experienced or emerging Location Scout/Manager for an upcoming corporate video project in Atlanta, GA, offering $500-800/day. We're an independent production creating a ...
Directing for Pilot
Pilot · Directing · Atlanta, GA
A coming-of-age story set in a near-future Atlanta, where a young woman discovers her unique ability to manipulate digital realities, this sci-fi drama pilot blends grounded charac...
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.