Georgia

Why Choose Georgia:

• 6 Different Climate Zones: Georgia is both highly compact and exceptionally diverse, encompassing everything from snow-covered mountains and deserts to steppes, canyons, and the sea. This extraordinary diversity, combined with a high number of sunny days, allows production companies to capture multiple seasons simultaneously. This varied topography enables filmmakers to achieve a wide range of settings without extensive travel, providing both aesthetic appeal and logistical convenience.
• Favorable Legislation: Georgia offers tax incentives for film productions, including cash rebates up to 25%, which can significantly reduce production costs and make the country more financially attractive for filmmakers.
• Unspoiled Nature: Georgia boasts pristine and untouched panoramic landscapes, offering filmmakers breathtaking natural scenery.
• Fascinating Diverse Locations: Georgia offers a variety of captivating settings, from quaint villages and modern metropolises to romantic wineries, Soviet bunkers, elegant old towns, cloisters, beaches, ports, and abandoned castles. This diversity provides filmmakers with a rich selection of unique and visually appealing backdrops.
• Strategic Geographic Location: Situated at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Georgia offers strategic advantages in terms of accessibility. Georgia's convenient location allows for quick and cost-efficient access from Europe and Asia. Its geographic positioning is particularly beneficial for productions requiring varied locales within close proximity, enhancing logistical efficiency and reducing travel costs.
• Highly Qualified English-Speaking Professionals: A pool of highly qualified English-speaking professionals across all media areas, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, offered at exceptionally affordable prices. This combination of expertise and affordability can elevate the production quality while keeping costs manageable.

Economic Background:

• Business-Friendly Environment: Flexible labor market, affordable energy, and low taxes (Ranked #9 in Low Tax Rate Economies - World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report).
• Competitive Production Costs: Georgia provides inexpensive locations, local talent, and supporting crew, making it a cost-effective destination for filmmakers.
• Support from the Georgian Government: offering „one-stop-shop”principle in obtaining permits and approvals, communicating with the public sector. This proactive approach can simplify the logistical aspects of filmmaking, making it easier to navigate bureaucratic hurdles and focus on creative endeavors.

Infrastructure:

• Film Production Infrastructure: Georgia is steadily developing modern studios and offers high-quality equipment rentals, including generators, cameras, lighting setups, cranes, and more, along with post-production facilities. This growing infrastructure supports the needs of contemporary film production, ensuring that filmmakers have access to the necessary resources and technology.
• Hospitality: Georgia is renowned for its exceptional hospitality, deeply rooted in the country’s cultural values and traditions. The hospitality industry, including hotels, restaurants, and tourism services, has gained significant international recognition for its high standards of service. International hotel chains and luxury resorts have expanded their presence in Georgia, attracted by the country’s growing tourism market and reputation for hospitality.
• Three International Airports: Georgia boasts three international airports with direct flights, including low-cost options, from most international airports.
• Well-Developed Road and Rail Network: Efficient navigation is ensured with a well- developed road and rail network.
• High-Speed Glass Fiber Across the Country: Stay seamlessly connected with high-speed glass fiber internet coverage throughout the country.