[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 128 (Friday, July 28, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1082]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING TALENT IN GEORGIA'S FILM INDUSTRY

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 28, 2017

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the 
success and bright future of the film industry in my home state of 
Georgia.
  When Americans ventured out to see feature films like Spiderman: 
Homecoming and Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 they watched movies 
that were shot 50 miles south of my home in Gainesville. Ten years ago, 
no one could imagine big ticket films such as these being produced 
here. But today, Georgia's film industry yields an economic impact of 
over $7 billion.
  The need for Georgians to keep up with the pace of this industry's 
growth is crucial. Therefore, I want to take the time to commend the 
efforts that my northeast Georgia friends have taken to educate and 
inspire our youngest generation to get involved in film production.
  Recently, the Hall County Library System hosted a film school that 
offered free classes to young students. There, students were taught how 
to draft their own movie scripts, shoot videos at different angles, and 
edit them in order to provide viewers with the best experience.
  Additionally, I want to recognize Opal Littleton, a star on the rise 
from Dahlonega. She was recently cast as the role of young Charlotte 
Byrde on the show Ozark and is working with Clint Eastwood on his film, 
15:17 to Paris.
  The future of Georgia's film industry is being paved by the talent of 
these young Georgians and the support that their loved ones give to 
them. I am excited to watch them grow and take on their own roles in 
the success of Georgia's film industry.

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