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Employment Opportunities at Pinewood Atlanta Studios

December 10, 2017 by Thom Abbott

December, 2017 Update: If you are looking to work as a background extra on any movie, be it at Pinewood Studios Atlanta, or any of the other studios or productions, there are extra’s casting companies that handle these opportunities.

Ones that we are aware of are:

CL Casting

Extras Casting

How to become a Movie Extra in Atlanta has additional information and resources as well!

We have had tremendous success with our Facebook Page, Living Near Pinewood Studios Atlanta! There, we have connected people that wanted to know more about the studio as it was announced, and in fact is now open and working on their first production, Marvel Comic’s Ant Man! But the power of the Internet has brought us lots of calls on the subject of….

Employment Opportunities at Pinewood Atlanta Studios

So we wanted to share this information with you as an additional resource if you are looking for employment in and around the studio. This is directly from Pinewood Atlanta Studios offices.

If you are a vendor offering industry-related services, send your information to info@pinewoodatlantastudios.com

If you are interested in working for one of our vendors, submit your resume via Futurestaffnow.com

If you are interested in working in or operations office, send your resume to jobs@pinewoodatlantastudios.com.

If you are interested in production jobs on the set, contact Georgia’s Union of Professional Filmworkers at iatse479.org

Hopefully this information will be of help. Keep in mind, each specific production will hire people ranging from production assistants to hairdressers to makeup as needed, and not directly by the studio itself. Another GREAT source of information is the Georgia Production Partnership (GPP) This organization is primarily responsible for creating the original tax credit that is bringing the film industry to Georgia. They have monthly luncheons where you can learn about upcoming projects happening, as well as network with various people in all kinds of businesses related to, or serving the film industry in Georgia.

Another excellent resource is the Georgia Office of Film and TV. There is just all kinds of good stuff here!

filming in georgia — “Behind The Scenes On Set”

Pinewood Forrest to bring Housing to Pinewood Studios Atlanta

August 25, 2016 by Thom Abbott

If you have not ventured down Sandy Plains Road and Veteran’s Parkway in Fayetteville (that would be South of Atlanta) then you have missed what has become one of the largest movie studios in the Southeast….Pinewood Studios Atlanta! It has been growing by leaps and bounds, and has been home to some impressive movie productions, including Marvel Comics Ant Man and Captain America to name a couple. It has its own Home Depot to service the productions, and Enterprise Rent-a-Car has a location there as well. I read somewhere it is one of their most profitable locations?

Sure, there are places to live all around Fayetteville and neighboring Peachtree City. But nothing like what is coming now. And that would be Pinewood Forrest.

Pinewood Forrest Coming to Pinewood Studios Atlanta

The development’s Phase One will be some 234 acres and include about 1,300 residences, hotels, shops, restaurants and office space. The site plan below calls for three “districts,” named Culinary, Garden and Craft. There is also talk of a large performing arts center too.

All of this will be located on land across Veteran’s Parkway from the studio site. (It’s possible the lake you see is the existing lake as shown in this photo on the right.

Here is the initial site plan that was presented at the ground breaking event in July.

And now a promotion video about the development is out…

We will be out to look at the construction in the next few days and get some updates out!

Exciting times at Pinewood Studios Atlanta!

Massive Development Planned Near Pinewood Atlanta Studios

March 31, 2015 by Thom Abbott

Pinewood Studios Atlanta will soon have some new neighbors. Lots of new neighbors. Pinewood Forest is a development of some 1200 single family homes located across Veterans Parkway from the studio

Massive Development Planned Near Pinewood Atlanta Studios

The area encompasses some 228 acres, and along with the homes, a 200-room hotel is proposed and approximately 175,000 square feet of retail space. Simply put, it would be the largest development to ever come to Fayette County. The studio is located Southwest of Midtown Atlanta, as the map on the right indicates.

The film and TV industry in Atlanta is big business for sure. Numerous other studios have either opened in the Metro Atlanta area, or are under construction or proposed. Nearby Pinewood Atlanta Studios, Atlanta Metro Studios is being built on the site of the former Shannon (Union City) Mall.

MyMidtownMojo.com and Thomas Ramon Realty have been able to assist numerous people that have relocated to the Atlanta area to take advantage of the many jobs the industry has created.

Living Near Pinewood Studios Atlanta | Fayette County Foreclosure Homes For Sale

November 30, 2013 by Thom Abbott

If you are relocating to the Atlanta area to work at the new Pinewood Studios Atlanta, you are going to find numerous choices in location and price when it comes to real estate. You may choose to live closer to the studio to minimize your commute time, or you may decide to opt for the urban feel of Midtown Atlanta. Our goal is to show you the variety of homes, townhomes and condominium living options that will be available to you. Today, let’s look at some homes for sale that are foreclosures.

Living Near Pinewood Studios Atlanta | Fayette County Foreclosure Homes For Sale

First off, we are only showing three homes here…there are many, many more options available. We happened to select foreclosed homes since they were the easiest to get access to. (Note: most of the listings we looked at via FMLS (First Multiple Listing Service) required appointments and were occupied homes.)

In this post, we are featuring 3 homes that ranged in price from $350,000-$425,000.

As a disclaimer, these homes are listed by other real estate brokers. The photos shown here were taken by us, not copied from the MLS.

222 Palette Lane, Peachtree City, GA 30269 $354,900 FMLS 5222024 Property Taxes: $3430

Conveniently located just west the intersection of Highway 74 and 54 (“Downtown Peachtree City”) on Highway 54. Planterra Ridge Subdivision features a community pool, tennis courts and playground. This particular home really caught me off guard, based on the price. There were no upgrades of any sort (granite, stainless steel, etc) and the existing hardwoods may need a refinish. Other homes in the neighborhood are listed at this price range, or higher, but have the aforementioned upgrades. I think we’d need some negotiation on the price. Listing provided by Providence REOS Realty FMLS#5222024.

311 Harp Road, Fayetteville, GA 30215 $374,900 FMLS#5202589 Property Taxes: $4797

This home has the word “potential” all over it! WOW! Talk about some house for the money! Located South of Downtown Fayetteville, this home sits on SIX, yes, SIX acres! The listing says “renovated and move-in ready” but I’d say she needs some work.

At the front entrance, a probably once awesome fountain will need some attention. I say a great fish pond! And as the picture from Harp Road shows, there is almost no landscaping around the home to really set it off….and the driveway is cracked in numerous places.

I missed a picture of the main floor kitchen which was probably ok, but had a tiny, tiny kitchen island. A tour of the home found some mold in the main floor bedroom bath (on the ceiling) so, I’d not call it move in ready.

The bedrooms were all HUGE, so perfect for a family or have several room-mates, each with their own suite! With a total of 7 bedrooms….The lower level even has a separate full kitchen so you might have leasing possibilities here. (You’d have to check local zoning, but being on 6 acres, I’m sure you could rent out the lower floor.) But it would make a great recreation room, opening out to the in-ground pool. As the photo clearly shows, the pool will need some work as well, a new liner for sure, and one can only guess as to the condition of the pool pump and equipment. But very private, and not at all visible from the main road! Re-do the pool decking area, new landscaping…and it will be just like Hollywood…without the neighbors and LOTS of privacy!

The Master Suite upstairs has two different kinds of marble between the shower and the jetted-tub, and rather dated mirrors/cabinets. But again, huge bedrooms!

This would be a perfect home for a 203k renovation loan, although they can be challenging to work out. Some negotiation on the price on this home, and a check of comparables in the area, and you could have one amazing showplace when you were done. Rough guess…probably needs $250,000, maybe more if you figure in the missing landscape and fencing it needs.

Listing Provided by Gloria A Watson Realty.

195 Rebecca Court, Fayetteville, GA 30215 $424,900 FMLS#5199784 Property Taxes: $4246

This 4-sided brick home is located at the back of the Rebecca Lakes subdivision, and while you have neighbors on both sides, it’s semi-private. Overlooking the lake is what makes this home unique. The large deck will probably soon need some work, but offers a great place for unwinding after a long day at the studio, or, when you have that rare day off to relax!

When we viewed this home, there were installing all new carpet in all the rooms. Not a high end type, but nice enough. The home has 4 bedrooms, 5.5 baths and a unique two-story living room with stacked stone fireplace. The kitchen could use a remodel to more modern cabinets, granite and stainless steel and it would be stunning!

The daylight basement has a rec room, additional storage and the bar…but would best be cleared out and really done right.

Listing provided by Gloria A Watson Realty.

As you can see…there is a lot of house for the money if you decide that Living Near Pinewood Studios Atlanta is the choice for you! Learn more about Living Near Pinewood Studios HERE and also “Like” our Facebook page, Living Near Pinewood Studios Atlanta.