About
Gwinnett Film Commission
The Gwinnett Film Commission began as a “Camera Ready” office in 2014 and was recognized by the Association of Film Commissioners International as one of Georgia’s six Film Commissions in 2024. In 2025, they were recognized by Georgia Entertainment as Georgia’s “Creative Champion of the Year,” for their overall strategic support film, television and creative production as an economic development engine. Gwinnett County has successfully positioned itself as both a production-friendly community and a long-term partner to studios, crews and creators working in Georgia. Their focus has expanded to include not only locations, permitting and production support, but also locations creation and photography, translation assistance for productions, grant funding for qualified film event (i.e. film festivals) and an ongoing partnership with Fresh Films, providing workforce development through two Gwinnett County Public Schools, as well as a program for young adults, 18-24.
Our Promise:
- Offer expeditious, professional service facilitating city, county and road usage permits - All locations in Gwinnett require a film production permit.
- Offer location managers prompt assistance in finding location options, including professional location photography as available via SMUGMUG
- Provide a “Locations Hub” photo gallery for easy viewing of film-friendly locations
- Serve as liaison with city, county, public safety, transportation and other local officials as needed
- Facilitate road closures, Intermittent Traffic Control (ITC) requests and public safety officers
- Translation Assistance (Korean/Mandarin). Must be coordinated in advance
- Recommendations for preferred Fire Safety Officer (FSO)
Reel-Crew Production Directory
The Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office is pleased to offer Reel-Crew™, a searchable, online directory of crew and support services, at no charge. Customized for the Georgia Film Office, Reel-Crew promotes local Georgia crews and vendors to the industry. iPhone users can utilize Reel-Crew via the mobile app for searching/updating on the go.
Only Georgia companies and Georgia residents with a street address (not PO Box) may list in the directory.
