Find Filming locations for rent in Atlanta, GA

Atlanta is a Georgia city with many historic buildings lining its Peachtree streets and southern charm on a platter! A stroll through the Fairlie Poplar Historic District will give you views of the Skyview Atlanta Ferris wheel and the 1897 Flatiron building. Visit downtown Atlanta's Georgia Aquarium, Piedmont Park, or Woodruff Park.

Atlanta is usually called "Hollywood of the South" because of its role in the film industry. It's a backdrop for many film and television projects. Most notably, the city appears in "Driving Miss Daisy," "Fried Green Tomatoes," and " Sweet Home Alabama." You might have also seen the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in "Hunger Games Catching Fire," the Porsche experience center in "Spider-Man: Homecoming," or the Jackson Street Bridge in "The Walking Dead."

Atlanta has the perfect filming location, whether you are working on a zombie movie that will take the mantle from "The Walking Dead" or flagging off a race competition show similar to the "Amazing Race." Browse Giggster's 1601 to get started.

Giggster's Curated Filming Locations Venues in Atlanta

Atlanta draws producers working on big-screen productions because of its ability to mirror international locations. Giggster can connect you with 1601 Atlanta film locations, whether your movie needs a backdrop that can pass for a Nigerian marketplace or a setting similar to Dan Aykroyd's office building in "Coming Up Rosie."

• The Atlanta History Center is where you'll find the Swan House, a '20s residence once occupied by Edward Inman. You might have seen it featured in "The Hunger Games Catching Fire" as President Snow's mansion. Rent a historic home for your movie with a President Snow-type character!

• Atlanta Civic Center appeared in "Captain America: Civil War," while you might have seen the Goat Farm Arts Center in "Hunger Games: Catching Fire." Book a theater or performing arts space to film riveting scenes for your movie.

• Atlanta University Center and Clark Atlanta University have hosted numerous productions, including "The Real Housewives of Atlanta." A school location is the best backdrop for educational videos, documentary interviews, and commercials.

• "The Walking Dead set up shop in Senoia, GA, where the show constructed set homes and other buildings along Main Street. Book an empty lot where you can build a fictional town for your production!

Transform Your Filming Locations in Atlanta Starting at Just $22/hour

Exceptional Variety & Quality: Perhaps you are looking for a filming location like the Jackson Street Bridge, featured in the first season of "The Walking Dead," or Atlanta Marriott Marquis, which was one of the backdrops for "Hunger Games: Catching Fire." Giggster has varied production settings ready to help you produce the next movie that will dethrone "Captain America Civil War" or "Avengers: Infinity War," starting at $22/hour.

Hassle-Free Booking: Giggster's user-friendly interface gets you from searching for a filming location to booking it and calling the first shot in a few clicks!

24-Hour Free Cancellation Policy: Production delays are every producer's worst nightmare, but life can get in the way of sticking to your booking. Cancel 24 hours beforehand without a charge.

Platform Protections: Imagine filming at the Georgia Aquarium or Porsche Experience Center, and accidental damage happens. Book our Historic Church in the City backed by optional liability insurance, covering cancellations and injuries.

Things to Consider For Your Film Shoot in Atlanta

"Tyler Perry's Temptation," "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues," and "Vampire Diaries" have Atlanta in their credits. The Jackson Street Bridge appeared in an iconic billboard poster advertising "The Walking Dead," you might have seen Castleberry Hill in "Ant-Man & The Wasp." Before adding your project to the long list of productions with Atlanta in their credits, weigh the pros and cons of choosing the Georgian metropolis as a filming location.

Advantages

• Atlanta has many history-rich buildings around town, including the Swan House and the Fox Theatre. They can add historical value to your project, whether as part of your establishing sequences or as dialogue references.

• There's plenty to do around the city, from visiting the Georgia Aquarium to attending an event helmed by the Agnes Scott College marching band. It references different ways to depict life in Atlanta for a documentary or TV special.

• Atlanta has an incredible food scene marked by top chefs serving Southern comfort foods to upscale dining establishments offering gourmet dishes. It offers plenty of catering options, making the city one of the best places to film a food documentary.

Disadvantages

• Downtown Atlanta has heavy rush hour traffic; when searching for a filming location, pick a space away from the congested areas.

• The summer heat makes outdoor shoots uncomfortable. If you must film outside, get cooling systems and tents, and protect equipment from the conditions.

• Industrial activities and traffic contribute to the city's poor air quality; consider this when looking for spaces to film outdoors.

The Best Filming Spaces in Atlanta

The Atlanta History Center, Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Jackson Street Bridge, and Swan House have appeared on the screen. They display the city's diversity as a production setting. Giggster can connect you with a Georgian terrace or filming location that mirrors the Atlanta Motor Speedway!

Museums and Galleries – Film Establishing Shots. The High Museum of Art and Wheat Street Towers appeared in "Black Panther," serving as the best references for using galleries as film backdrops.

Parks – On-Screen Gatherings. Woodruff Park was the backdrop for one scene in Captain America's Winter Soldier, and the Peace Monument, close to Piedmont Park, provided the backdrop for a scene in "Captain America: Infinity War." Parks and gardens are spacious enough to accommodate film crews, equipment, and various sets.

Film Studios – Interior Scenes. "42," the Jackie Robinson biopic, filmed interior scenes at an Atlanta Film Studio, while Pinewood Studios hosted the team working on "Captain America Infinity War" for a few scenes. Studios are versatile filming locations, and most have pre-built sets.

Malls – Teen Movies. "Stranger Things" filmed several scenes at the Gwinnett Place Mall, showing how a shopping center can provide a memorable backdrop when filming teen movies.

Theaters – Movie Buildings. In Captain America: Civil War, the Atlanta Civic Center stood for the Center for Infectious Diseases; this shows how to use theaters and playhouses in your project.

Planning Your Film Shoot in Atlanta

Pre-production determines how the shoot will turn out, and your goal is to make it successful. Giggster has multiple of listings in Atlanta, making finding the best filming location much more straightforward. Once you have the perfect movie backdrop, use these tips to keep your production on schedule.

Apply for Film Permits Early – If you are filming at a location similar to Piedmont Park, Swan House, or Clark Atlanta University Center, you'll need a film permit. Apply early and work with the Office of Transportation, the city's film permitting office, to meet all requirements ahead of schedule.

Go on a Location Recce – A pre-filming visit determines location suitability, aesthetics, logistics, lighting, sound, and the permissions you'll need to film at the venue. Giggster simplifies the process; you can browse thousands of filming locations in Atlanta and contact property owners to schedule site visits.

Get Local Support – Work with the community and local businesses, whether you are a resident or visiting, to produce your movie, documentary, or music video. They'll provide insider insights and help you fast-track different production processes.

Have a Shooting Schedule – Use a schedule for your day-long music video shoot or multi-week feature film production. Outline which scenes you plan on filming each day, with a breakdown of the shooting locations and who should be present.

How to Save Money on Your Film Shoot in Atlanta

Working on any screen project will set you back, but you can reduce production costs with different approaches; these ideas can lower your filming budget:

Film interior scenes in a studio.

"Captain America Civil War," "Spider-Man," and "Hunger Games Catching Fire" filmed several scenes in film studios. It's the best option when you want total control over the set when filming a project over several weeks or months. Studios also offer film equipment and technical assistance as part of the rental package.

Film in a pre-built set.

Most studios have pre-built sets with everything you need to film different scenes. Using a pre-built set is more affordable than constructing a set from scratch or making expensive adjustments to a filming location.

Can you rent equipment?

Film equipment takes up a chunk of the production budget, next to talent and venue rental costs. Renting is the most budget-friendly option, allowing you to use the latest cameras, sound, and lighting gear without making costly investments.

Atlanta Film Shoots with Giggster

Start your pre-production by browsing Giggster's app for curated listings in Atlanta to find the best filming location for your project.