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DeKalb County Theater Teacher’s Star Shines Bright as Adam in The Color Purple
A Browns Mill Elementary School theater teacher was on-set during filming of the recent adaptation of The Color Purple when Oprah just popped by. Terrence J. Smith, who was cast as Adam, son of protagonist and narrator Celie, in the 2023 musical film chronicling the struggles of an African American woman living in rural Georgia in the early 1900s, said his heart skipped a beat after she complimented his work, he told reporter Julie Lineback in a feature article about the surprise encounter. Smith said it was extraordinary to be in the presence of so many gifted performers. “This was
DeKalb County, Georgia’s Hidden Filming Treasures
Discover 10 “Secret” Gems Perfect for Screen and Video Locations that Production Scouts May Have Missed. There are many reasons
Exploring DeKalb County’s Cinematic Tapestry: Revealing Famous Film Locations
There may be surprises among this overview of the locations and sets where television and film production crews that DeKalb
On With the Show! DeKalb Entertainment Commission Director Shelbia Jackson Talks Show Biz and How the County Works to Lure and Nurture Billion-Dollar Film Industry
County agency geared to helping production companies scout locations, smooth permitting requirements and assisting aspiring film professionals break into the
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Electric Owl Takes Flight: New Film Studio is ‘Gold Standard’ for Sustainability
In June 2023, the film industry and DeKalb County welcomed a new studio to Georgia: Electric Owl Studios. The six
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Puzzle Master: Film Scout Likens Finding Best Production Locations to Solving a Puzzle
After years of scouring DeKalb County and Metro Atlanta for countless film scenes, this veteran location scout knows where to
Unlocking Creative Potential: Exploring DeKalb’s Premier Film Sound Stages
Welcome to Dekalb County, Georgia, where the magic of filmmaking comes to life! The county boasts an array of state-of-the-art