SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) -- Georgia was the place to make movies a few years ago, but the productions are moving overseas.

The Wall Street Journal reported that big names like Marvel Studios are packing up and moving their projects to places like Europe, where labor costs are lower.

According to the Savannah Regional Film Commission, 2022 was a great year for the industry with 16 feature films set in the area. That number down to eight films in 2024 and three so far in 2025.

While Georgia does have beautiful locations and some tax incentives, experts like casting director Bill Marinella believe producers are moving projects where the money is.

"I think health has probably been a big motivating factor," Marinella said. "You figure you've got various ages from like 18 years to maybe 65 or 70

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