Film Monroe County, Georgia
Monroe County, Georgia has a growing film industry, with a number of movies and television shows having been filmed in the area in recent years. The county’s picturesque small towns and rural landscapes make it a popular location for filmmakers looking to capture the beauty and charm of the American South. Some of the films that have been shot in Monroe County include “Fried Green Tomatoes,” “Footloose,” and “A Killing Affair.” The film commissions in Middle Georgia can offer assistance to productions filming in the area, and there are local businesses and residents in Middle Georgia who frequently work as extras, crew members, or provide services to the industry.
Filmography
- “A Killing Affair”
- “The Bingo Long Travelling All-Stars and Motor Kings”
- “Cockfighter”
- “Fried Green Tomatoes”
- “Footloose” (2010)
- “Jayne Mansfield’s Car”
- “Return to Macon County”
- “The Secret Passion of Robert Clayton”
- “The Solomon Bunch”
- “Splendor in the Grass”
Location
Monroe County is in the middle of everywhere with close proximity to I-75, I-675, I-285 and I-16.
Quality of Life
The beautiful countryside offering the residents a subtropical climate and a great place to raise a family.
Education
Monroe County Schools ranks 9th in Georgia school systems with a high school graduation rate of 91%