Film Columbia County is proud to announce its new membership with the Association of Film Commissioners International.  This next step for Film Columbia County adds value to the organization as it opens opportunities to connect with industry experts and bench mark with other film commissions in the United States and abroad.  Benefits of membership include established credibility, professional development, and networking opportunities at events such as AFCI Global Finance & Locations Show and Cineposium.

The Association of Film Commissioners International is a non-profit educational organization founded in 1975 to serve the growing needs of film and television production. The AFCI was initially formed by a small group of film commissioners who wanted to share information and learn from one another's experiences. Since then, the AFCI has expanded into a worldwide network of more than 300 commissions representing six continents. All are devoted to the business of facilitating film and television production activity which generates billions of dollars annually.

“This is an exciting next step for Film Columbia County,” said Robbie Bennett, Executive Director of the Development Authority of Columbia County. “As new venture, the Film Columbia County team is dedicated to developing a customer service focused film office and building key relationships within the film industry.  Being a member of AFCI will help ensure these efforts are maximized.”

“Membership in AFCI will help create brand awareness for Film Columbia County,” according Randy DuTeau, Executive Director of the Columbia County CVB, “ultimately opening doors for new opportunities to connect with location managers and industry experts.”

During fiscal year 2015, filming in Georgia represented a $6 billion economic impact for the State of Georgia. During that time, 248 feature films, television movies and series, commercials and music videos were shot across the state.