Georgia Governor Vetoes Religious Liberty Bill, Protecting the State's Film Industry

In March 2016, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal vetoed HB 757, a bill that critics argued would have legalized discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community in the state of Georgia. The veto was a significant moment for Georgia's film and television industry, which had mobilized in force against the legislation.

Major studios, streaming platforms, and production companies had threatened to pull productions from Georgia if the bill became law. The economic stakes were enormous: Georgia's film industry was already generating billions of dollars in annual economic activity, employing tens of thousands of Georgians, and the prospect of losing that investment over discriminatory legislation galvanized the production community.

Atlanta Craft Services stood with the production community in opposing HB 757. Georgia's film industry is built on collaboration, creativity, and the contributions of people from every background — and any legislation that threatened the welcoming, inclusive environment that makes Georgia a great place to make movies and television was a threat to the entire industry.

Governor Deal's veto preserved Georgia's reputation as an open, business-friendly state and kept the production community's confidence in Georgia as a long-term home for film and television. In the years since, Georgia has continued to grow as a production hub, with billions in annual economic impact and hundreds of productions shooting in the state each year.

Atlanta Craft Services is proud to be part of an industry that stood up for its values in 2016 — and proud to continue serving the Atlanta production community today. Contact us to book craft service or catering for your next Georgia production.