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Caption Dublin native Bradford Haynes, who now lives in Macon, will be starring in the film “unDefiled” that he helped write and produce with Light of Life Films. Credit: Liz Fabian/CCJ
Growing up playing sports in Dublin, Bradford Haynes could hardly imagine the life he now leads.
At a moment’s notice, he could be kissing his wife and daughters goodbye in Macon and heading to a movie set in a far-off land. Yet, he never set out to be an actor.
This month, his career is taking him only a few miles from home to play baseball at Luther Williams Field. The role is not much of a stretch as Haynes played professional ball in farm teams for the Dodgers and Reds until he injured his quadriceps. He wound up in Japan on the roster of the Ishikawa Million Stars and played in Australia, Mexico and the Dominican Republic before he blew out his other thigh at age 28.
Faith-based movie unDEFILED to begin filming in downtown Macon
Crews will be filming at Rosa Parks Square, Luther Williams Field, Fifth Street, and Lower Poplar Street over the next few days Author: 13WMAZ Staff Updated: 9:49 AM EST March 5, 2021
MACON, Ga.
Editor s Note: The video in this story is from previous filming in downtown Macon.
Some roads in downtown Macon will be closed next week as crews work on production of a new feature film.
A news release from Macon-Bibb County says Light of Life films will be in downtown Macon from March 7-12 to film unDEFILED.
The faith-based feature film chronicles the story of an aging minor league baseball player struggling with addiction who finally gets a chance at his dreams. The news release says the story is inspired by true events.
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Caption Crews set up lights Friday morning at First Baptist Church of Christ for filming scenes for an upcoming Showtime series “First Ladies” starring Viola Davis as Michelle Obama. Credit: Liz Fabian/CCJ
Movie crews have returned to Macon after the new coronavirus halted production for several months.
The film industry is booming again in Georgia with 50 productions currently working in the state, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
“There’s so many filming in Atlanta right now there’s not space for anyone to move and we want to take advantage of that,” said Aaron Buzza, vice president of development for Visit Macon and the county’s prime contact for the film industry.
Cost of COVID: Film crews return to Macon after pandemic pause
“If somebody was looking for a job right now, productions can’t hire enough crew at this point. It’s a good opportunity for someone to make a career change. Author: Liz Fabian (13WMAZ) Updated: 3:03 PM EST February 20, 2021
MACON, Ga. Movie crews have returned to Macon after the new coronavirus halted production for several months.
The film industry is booming again in Georgia with 50 productions currently working in the state, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
“There’s so many filming in Atlanta right now there’s not space for anyone to move and we want to take advantage of that,” said Aaron Buzza, vice president of development for Visit Macon and the county’s prime contact for the film industry.
21 things to look for in 2021 – Part 2
The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority reports companies are currently scouting the area for up to $500 million in investments and thousands of jobs Author: Liz Fabian (13WMAZ) Updated: 10:51 AM EST December 27, 2020
MACON, Ga. After a difficult year for business and industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority reports companies are currently scouting the area for up to $500 million in investments and thousands of jobs.
8. Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority eyes thousands of jobs
After a tough year of lockdowns, layoffs and work shutdowns for local industry, the outlook for 2021 looks much brighter for recruiting new investment and reaping more jobs.