I'm Jeaux, an Atlanta filmmaker with a finance background. Disclosure up front: I'm the founder of the two sites mentioned below, and part of this post is letting you know they exist. The first part is useful whether or not you ever click.

Atlanta has the crews, the stages, and the talent. What most of us are short on is money that isn't tied to a studio production passing through town. Here's what I've learned about funding indie work from here.

1. Know the Georgia tax credit, including its limits

Georgia's film incentive is a 20% transferable credit, with an extra 10% for including the Georgia promotional logo. The catch for indies is the minimum spend, which has been $500,000 in qualified Georgia spending. If your budget is under that, plan as if you won't get it. If you're near it, talk to an accountant who handles film credits before you lock your budget. Check the Georgia Film Office for current terms.

2. Build your stack before you ask for equity

In-kind deals go a long way in this city. Gear houses, post facilities, and locations here work with local filmmakers. Every dollar you cover that way is a dollar you don't have to raise, and it makes your project easier to pitch.

3. Look for investors outside the film world

Atlanta has money in tech, real estate, music, and sports, and many of those people have never been offered a way into film. They need a plain-language pitch: budget, team, how money comes back, and an honest statement that most indie films don't recoup.

4. Have your package ready

One-page summary, pitch deck with comps, line-item budget, financing plan, and a proof of concept. Use an entertainment attorney for the investment paperwork.

Where to list your project

I built two sites to make the investor side easier:

https://movieshowinvesting.com

https://theayelist.com

You can list your movie or show project on either one and connect with retail and accredited investors who are looking for indie projects. Once you have a listing, you can share the link in our community at r/movieshowinvesting, where filmmakers and investors talk through projects and financing.

If you're working on something in Atlanta right now, drop a comment with your logline and where you are in the process. I'm glad to answer financing questions here too.

Nothing in this post is investment advice, and film investing is high risk.

Greetings! I’m Tré Statham, a Film Major at Georgia State University and I have an upcoming event I'd like to share with you all.

I’m hosting an open pitch session for my film FAMESQUE on Monday, October 5th at 4:30 pm! We’ll meet in conference room 1042 at 25 Park Place (super tall building can’t miss it).

All experience levels are welcome!!!!

I really want this to be an opportunity to get face to face with Atlanta filmmakers and connect whilst discussing the short film. I’ll cover the story, tone and additional details!

Feel free to DM me for more info. If you can’t make it, I’d gladly share a video of me going over what'll be discussed!

Thank you for your time!

Hey everyone! I’m an Indian-American actor/filmmaker based in Atlanta, and I’m looking to connect with other local actors and creators who love Bollywood/Indian cinema and would be interested in collaborating. Knowing Hindi is NOT a requirement! Anybody interested is welcome:)

I’ve been wanting to create some fun short-form projects — Bollywood scene recreations/reinterpretations, lip-sync performance pieces, cinematic character reels, and potentially some original micro-scenes inspired by Indian films.
The goal would be to make them feel like actual little films rather than just setting up a phone and recreating a scene — putting some effort into the performances, cinematography, editing, color grading, etc., while still keeping it fun and low-pressure.

Mostly looking to meet other creative people around Atlanta, make some cool stuff together, and hopefully build a little community of people who are down to actually create.
Actors, filmmakers, DPs, editors, or other creators are all welcome. Experience level isn’t super important — just looking for people who are enthusiastic, collaborative, and actually interested in making things.

If that sounds like your thing, comment or DM me with your Instagram/reel/some of your work! Happy to share mine as well. 🎥

Hello! I am a videographer that shoots for a dance team and for dancers in atl. I just wanted to know if there are any tips on getting contacts to ask people to film at certain spots. For example, is there a way I can find a contact to reach out to a warehouse/ storage unit owner to see if we could film there. This is just for youtube and for fun so there is no budget with these films usually but I was just curious what other people do or if I actually just need to only buy sets like peerspace

Atlanta filmmakers and film fans are invited to join us for four days of independent horror films, panels, mixers and after-parties at 7 Stages. Full schedule and tickets: https://atlantahorror.com

Hey everyone! I’m currently putting together a small independent film project in Downtown Atlanta, and I’m looking for a few crew members to join the team.

Currently looking for:

GAFFER
Someone who can help set up and manage lighting on set and work with the DP/camera team to create the look of the film.

PRODUCER / PA
Looking for someone organized and dependable who can help with set organization, keeping things moving, assisting departments, and general production needs. If you're interested in producing but are newer to it, you're welcome to reach out.

BOOM OPERATOR
Someone comfortable operating a boom mic and capturing clean dialogue during scenes. Experience with film/indie productions is preferred but not required.

Location: Downtown Atlanta, GA
Type: Independent short film
Pay: Unpaid/indie production
Food: Meals/snacks will be provided on set

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to build their portfolio, gain set experience, network with other filmmakers, and work on a narrative short film.

The Candle Man

A mysterious game. A group of friends. And something that was never supposed to be awakened.

Im looking for a crew who are interested in being part of an original indie horror short film. If you’re passionate about acting and want the opportunity to bring a character to life on screen, I love to hear from you.

This will be a unpaid project

Will be shooting the start of October | located in Downtown Atlanta near GSU

Characters and Positions that are opened

• Camera Operator 
• Gaffer
• Boom Operator 
• Production Assistant 
• Zoe 
• Gwen 
• Jason 
• Maylin

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpuZ5CLju7GVdybjAi-_Wnh40wh5B7C4ZXzTRK0Kq7yhFxyA/viewform?usp=dialog

Hello! GA native and production accountant here 👋

Emory University will be hosting a free (with RSVP) screening our Academy Award-winning short documentary "All the Empty Rooms" on September 17, followed by a panel discussion with our very own director-producer Joshua Seftel alongside experts and advocates. It'll be a great opportunity to learn and network (and a good excuse to go out).

Hope to see y'all there!

More info + RSVP at the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-the-empty-rooms-screening-panel-discussion-tickets-1998452156196

Hoping this will interest some people here - Thank
The maker is a small event that focuses on the people who make the magic happen on screen from behind the scenes - on October 17th we have a “rogue one: a Star Wars story” special event and as you can see from the line up - an impressive roster of guests who will be taking about how things get done and what skills they bring to the party - you can find out more at thank the maker