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The footprint of local film productions continues to grow. Though current projects are embargoed, here are some past highlights of film in Augusta.

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- Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)

News Archive


August 2023

The true story of Rickey Hill, a baseball drama called "The Hill," premiered on August 25. The movie stars Dennis Quaid and Colin Ford and shot entirely in Augusta, which doubled for Texas.

The Hill Movie Made in Augusta, GA


July 2023

Five Star Murder, a mystery thriller for Tubi, premiered for streaming in July 28. This film was filmed in Augusta as Tybee Island, and almost entirely on location in The Partridge Inn.

Five Star Murder Filmed in Augusta, GA


November 2022

BET added "Christmas Party Crashers" to their holiday lineup. This film made in our city premiered for steaming on November 17.

Christmas Party Crashers Augusta GA

 


September 2022

Local indie thriller "Applewood" was an official selection in the Catalina Film Festival and was available for streaming this month during the festival.

Applewood Movie Augusta GA


July 2022

The Royal, starring Amin Joseph as Willie May Aikens, was made available on the big screen in limited release and is now streaming on multiple platforms.

the royal movie poster

 


June 2022

The trailer for The Royal came out this month. In addition to limited theater release on July 15, it will be available for rent on multiple steaming platforms.

the royal film trailer still


April 2022

Agent Game, filmed in Augusta's River Region and starring Dermot Mulroney, Jason Isaacs and Mel Gibson, premiered for streaming and limited theater release on April 8! Click here to discover where to stream this film, with many familiar Augusta locations.

agent game filmed in augusta ga

 


Leading up to Masters Week 2022, our Film Augusta offices were used as headquarters for the production team behind this outstanding Augusta-centered UPS commercial. See anywhere you recognize?

ups golf commercial augusta ga

January 2022

On January 21,2022, 13 students made history by becoming Augusta's first class of the Georgia Film Academy (GFA). Through Augusta Technical College, GFA, and Indiegrip Studio, these students started their first day of Introduction to Film Television Production!

ga film academy augusta ga

December 2021

We are grateful to have played a role facilitating the partnership between Augusta Technical College and Georgia Film Academy and look forward to helping to promote these classes to community.

ga film academy in augusta ga

October 2021

This month, film liaison Jennifer Bowen shared an update of productions year to date with AugustaCEO.com.

augusta georgia film

July 2021

Suicide Squad premiered in theaters with many of the jail scenes filmed here in Augusta. Click here to search where you can stream the movie and see Augusta in this action-packed blockbuster.

suicide squad augusta ga law enforcement center stills
 

 

Getaway Driver with Michelle Rodriguez premiered this month on Discovery Channel and Discovery + and it was filmed in Augusta. Film Augusta worked with the production company for a year to get them to film here. It is available on Discovery Channel on cable or to stream on Discovery+.

Getaway Driver Filmed in Augusta, GA

February 2021

STREAMING NOW - Enjoy "Tulsa," an award-winning film that includes Augusta locations, cast, and crew. Streaming is available on Amazon, iTunes, Google, Fandango, Vudu, DirectTV, and Dish, among others.

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January 2021

MeatEater has a fishing series on Netflix, but the Augusta episode isn't yet streaming there. Catch the action on the Savannah River on Youtube

Meateater Savannah River Segment

AUGUST 2020

The Suicide Squad Trailer Released

The DC Comics Fandome sneak peek for The Suicide Squad dropped and our law enforcement center at 401 Walton Way is in it!

suicide squad augusta ga law enforcement center stills

Suicide Squad DC Fandome Trailer

Tulsa Premiere
Tulsa, a movie filmed in Augusta, premiered on the big screen this past weekend. Tulsa is a faith-based film which shot in Augusta in the summer of 2019. Premier-goers included Augusta-based cast and crew, Film Augusta, and family and friends of the production. Tulsa is the story of a desperate former marine and biker who’s life is turned upside-down when he is united with the sassy 9-year-old daughter he never knew existed. To find show times, visit their Fandango page. Both FOX 54 News WFXG and The Augusta Chronicle were at the red carpet.

Tulsa the Movie Augusta GA

(Photos of locals above: Director/Producer Gloria Stella, an Augusta native now living in Atlanta; Cinematographer Denton Adkinson and Grip Zachary King, both from Augusta area; two Augusta children cast as extras with lead actor Scott Pryor, and Augusta-based choir extras.)

JUNE 2020

We are excited to share the trailer from Tulsa, an independent film shot in Augusta in June and July of 2019. Many local business, cast, and crew worked on this project. The premiere date in theaters is set for August 21!

Tulsa the Film Augusta GA

AUGUST 2019

The FILM Augusta commissioners and Augusta Mayor Hardie Davis attended the HollyShorts Short Film Festival in Hollywood, CA to connect with film directors, producers, and writers to share the benefits to bringing their next project to our area. In addition to networking, we also held a panel in which we shared info with the attendees regarding local crew and equipment rentals, the Georgia tax incentive, location services, low cost of production, hotel availability, and working with the City of Augusta. At left is a photo of the panel members.

JULY 2019

Saving Zoë, a feature film starring Laura Marano and Vanessa Marano, was filmed exclusively in Augusta in 2017. It released in July and is now streaming on various online platforms.

Saving Zoƫ Trailer

MARCH 2020

In a collaboration with Film Columbia County, we hosted a tour of Augusta's River Region film locations for members of the Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) the first weekend of March. Eight industry professionals attended and were able to take photos and gain knowledge of local film-friendly locations. Several inquiries were made for locations already as a result and once the film industry hold lifts, we anticipate both short- and long-term return on investment of new productions in our area. The local media was very supportive of this effort:

location scout augusta tour

FEBRUARY 2020

Independent mystery-thriller Awaken, with a cast that includes Tobin Bell, Lance Henriksen And Ed Asner, filmed in Augusta this winter. This lower-budget production hired 30 local crew members and brought economic impact to our area by choosing to create this project here. We cannot wait to see the finished product. Check out the below video for some news coverage about the production.

Awaken Film Augusta GA

NOVEMBER 2019

Filming wrapped for The Royal, an independent biographical film. The full project was produced and shot in Augusta, and the production utilized May Park, the Law Enforcement Center (LEC), and other locations. Local crew and equipment were used on this film, and the production staff was instrumental in providing a tour of the LEC for Augusta Commissioners as an active film set. After the tour the film advisory panel and the production staff of The Royal shared with commissioners what an asset the building was as production space. Efforts to preserve the building are ongoing. Click here to watch news coverage of this production.

The Royal on Set augusta ga


 

HollyShorts Panel Photo 2019

OCTOBER 2019

Augusta hosted Warner Brothers productions for their codename "El Dorado" feature film project in October at the Law Enforcement Center building on Walton Way. This was the second film to use the previously-abandoned building. As a result of many uses, FILM Augusta began work during this time with their advisory panel and the Juvenile Justice Court to potentially delay the demolition and use the building in tandem with the court as a production hub and youth education center. Photo at left is from The Augusta Chronicle archives.