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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.
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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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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