Top 8 Fastest Growing Cities in Film

8. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh has become a popular filming location in recent years, thanks to its historic architecture, diverse range of filming locations, and skilled workforce. The city offers tax incentives for productions and is home to over 50 production studios. Pittsburgh has also hosted several film festivals, including the Three Rivers Film Festival and the Pittsburgh Shorts Film Festival.

Portland has become a popular filming location in recent years, thanks to its scenic beauty, talented workforce, and diverse landscapes made for any film. The city's tax incentives and film-friendly policies have also made it an attractive destination for productions in the recent years. Portland is also known for its indie film scene and has hosted several film festivals, including the Portland International Film Festival and the Portland Oregon Women's Film Festival. Notable productions filmed in Portland include "Portlandia," "Grimm," and "Wild."

7. Portland, Oregon

6. New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans has a long history in the film industry and has seen a resurgence in recent years, thanks to its unique architecture, vibrant culture, and warm weather. The city offers great tax incentives for productions and is home to several production studios. New Orleans is also known for its Mardi Gras celebrations, which have played a role in many productions filmed there. Notable productions filmed in New Orleans include "Treme," "True Detective," and "12 Years a Slave."

5. Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver, Washington, has become a popular filming location in recent years, thanks to its close proximity to Portland, Oregon, and its scenic beauty. Notable productions filmed in Vancouver include "Grimm," "Twilight," and "I, Tonya." The city is also known for it's famous Vancouver International Film Festival.

4. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque has become a popular filming location in recent years, thanks to its unique and vast desert landscapes and tax incentives. The city is home to several film studios and has attracted productions ranging from indie films to big-budget TV shows and movies. Notable productions filmed in Albuquerque include "Breaking Bad," "Better Call Saul," and "The Avengers."

3. Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville has become a major player in the film and TV industry, thanks to its scenic beauty, charm, and you guessed it - tax incentives. The city is home to numerous production studios and has attracted a range of productions, from indie films to major TV shows. Nashville is also known for its music scene, which has played a role in many productions filmed there. Notable productions filmed in Nashville include "Nashville," "Country Strong," and "Still the King."

2. Austin, Texas

Austin has been a popular destination for film and TV productions for years, with a vibrant arts and culture scene and a diverse range of filming locations. The city's annual South by Southwest festival is a major draw for filmmakers and has launched many careers in the industry. Austin also offers tax incentives for productions, and its state-of-the-art film studios have attracted big-budget productions. Notable productions filmed in Austin include "Friday Night Lights," "Dazed and Confused," and "Spy Kids."

1. Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta has become a major hub for film and television production, with big-budget movies and popular TV shows filming there regularly. The city's tax incentives and diverse range of filming locations, from urban to suburban to rural, have made it an attractive destination for productions. Atlanta is also home to a thriving creative community, with talented actors, writers, and crew members. Notable productions filmed in Atlanta include "The Walking Dead," "Stranger Things," and "Black Panther." The city has also hosted major film festivals, such as the Atlanta Film Festival and the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival.