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New voting law impacts on Savannahâs film industry Filming for Lady and the Tramp in Savannah. (Source: WTOC) By Sarah Winkelmann | May 6, 2021 at 5:45 AM EDT - Updated May 6 at 6:24 AM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Weâre continuing to follow the impact of Georgiaâs new voting laws. Governor Brain Kemp signed the bill about a month ago and since then, there has been some concern about events and dollars leaving the Peach State.
The entertainment industry has been a top concern after the governor signed the bill, which changes the procedures for voting in the state.
A similar fear took place a few years ago after the heartbeat bill, banning abortions after six weeks, was passed in Georgia. After that, the Savannah film industry took a big hit, according to Charles Bowen from the Savannah Film Alliance.
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Savannah college plans largest US college movie studio
April 18, 2021
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SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) The Savannah College of Art and Design says it plans a expansion of its film and digital media studio that will make it the largest college movie studio in the country.
SCAD says its Savannah Film Studios will include at 10.9-acre backlot, a new digital stage and three new soundstages. The first stage of the expansion will open this fall with the backlot completed by 2023. The project will also include a building for set design and costume design and classroom space.
Local news outlets report that SCAD also plans a second digital stage to open in Atlanta in 2022.
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