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Meddin Studios

It’s true that Georgia is about 2,000 miles from Hollywood, but the film and television industries are actually much closer. In fact, they're right here in Georgia. We talk with the people at Meddin Studios in Savannah to learn why film and television are responsible for Georgia’s fastest-growing job markets. We also find out what kinds of jobs are available, how to get started, and why the folks at Meddin love what they do.

Meddin Studios

From Fast Forward, Coastal Plain
Meddin Studios

It’s true that Georgia is about 2,000 miles from Hollywood, but the film and television industries are actually much closer. In fact, they're right here in Georgia. We talk with the people at Meddin Studios in Savannah to learn why film and television are responsible for Georgia’s fastest-growing job markets. We also find out what kinds of jobs are available, how to get started, and why the folks at Meddin love what they do.

Segment Extras

From the Fast Forward episode: Meddin Studios

Teachable Moment: Capturing Images

From the Fast Forward episode: Meddin Studios

Teachable Moment: How Film Works

From the Fast Forward episode: Meddin Studios

Teachable Moment: Frame Rates

Find out why the folks at Meddin love what they do.

Launchpad: Meddin Studios

Social Studies

SS5E3.a

Describe how competition, markets, and prices influence consumer behavior.

SS5E3.b

Describe how people earn income by selling their labor to businesses.

SS5E3.c

Describe how entrepreneurs take risks to develop new goods and services to start a business.

SS8E2.a

Describe how profit is an incentive for entrepreneurs.

SS8E2.b

Explain how entrepreneurs take risks to develop new goods and services to start a business.

SS8E2.c

Evaluate the economic impact of various industries in Georgia including agricultural, entertainment, manufacturing, service, and technology.

SS8H12.d

Analyze Georgia's role in the national and global economy of the 21st Century, with regard to tourism, Savannah port expansion, and the film industry.

1. How can knowledge of classic novels, plays, and poetry be beneficial to making movies and TV?

2. Georgia is known as the Hollywood of the South. Why are so many companies choosing to film in Georgia?

PBSLRM: Cyberchase - Matt's Big Movie Budget  

PBSLRM: KQED Digital Tools - How to Make Dynamic Videos  

PBSLRM: Braincraft - How Movies Control Your Brain

Tinsel Town: used as a name for Hollywood, California

Oscar: a small statue that is awarded by part of the American film industry to the best actors, movies, directors, etc., of the year; Academy Award

Persistence of Vision: While the eyes are in motion they cannot see an object clearly

Frame Rate: the number of frames or images displayed on a screen per second

Cinematography: the art, process, or job of filming movies : motion-picture photography

Script: the written form of a play, movie, television show, etc.

Grip: a person who sets up equipment to support filming

Gaffer: a person who sets up lighting to the approval of the cinematographer

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  • Special Thanks

    Nick Gant, Jason Osterday, Andrew Mitchell, Rob McLean, Scott Johnson, Aaron Gravit

    This content was developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. However, this content does not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

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