ATHENA STUDIOS
PURPOSE-BUILT SOUND STAGES WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY TO SUIT ANY PRODUCTION
About Us
Athena Studios is a new state-of-the-art sound stage development, the first of its kind in Athens, Georgia.
200,000 square feet of purpose-built space for TV and film production, with 150,000 square feet of additional space to come. Spacious backlot, production offices and support space. Cutting-edge technology. Athena Studios is the result of a $60 million investment in the new and purpose built space today’s productions need. Features include:
● 82,000 square feet of column-
free stage space
● 98,000 square feet of support
space for office, mill, and
flex areas
● Interior clear height
of 40 feet
● Capability to suspend heavy
sets from steel beams
● Stage soundproofing
with Insul-Quilts
● State-of-the-art, silent air
conditioning that can run
while shooting
● 24/7 gated security
● Spacious, secure backlot
At Athena Studios, whether you’re a tentpole franchise or independent film, your production will have everything it needs.
What They Say About Us
Georgia film industry leaders believe tax incentives are crucial to continued success
Lights, camera, Athens: $60 million sound-stage development breaks ground
New Film and TV Studio Breaks Ground in Athens
Business of Entertainment
Athena, a big TV and film studio, breaks ground in Athens
Athens’ first film studio to bring opportunities for students and businesses
The Classic City on the big screen: Athena Studios offers hope for local filmmakers
Stages
With 82,000 square feet of column-free stage space, Athena Studios can accommodate film and TV productions of all sizes. Our four sound stages are fully soundproof with enough power to meet the needs of any production, no matter how large. The stages feature interior-clear heights of 40 feet, tall enough to build a three story building, and steel beams capable of suspending heavy permanent sets.
Features
Athena Studios provides soundless air — a state-of-the-art, silent air conditioning system, a necessity in Georgia. Stages are accessible by 20’h x 20’w AEC elephant doors and fully soundproofed, lined with Insul-QuiltsTM. The studio offers 98,000 square feet of support space, including 28,000 square feet of office space, up to 30,000 square feet of mill space, and up to 40,000 square feet of flex space. Mill and flex space can be designated as needed by tenants, offering maximum flexibility.
Backlot
With over 45 acres, Athena Studios has plenty of room to build outdoor sets as well. Our expansive backlot provides each production the ability to film outdoors if needed with several areas to choose from. Athena Studios also offers unmatched privacy with full perimeter fencing, an extensive landscape buffer on all sides of the property and custom security based on the needs of each production.
Pricing
Detailed plans and pricing available by request here.
Why Athens?
The city has everything today’s productions need, including streamlined permitting processes from one government entity — Athens-Clarke County, which covers 122 square miles.
The University of Georgia, founded in 1785, includes more than 760 acres of classroom space, historic buildings and athletic fields. The picturesque downtown area is home to a vibrant nightlife, urban structures and small-town charm. Rural settings are a short drive away, as are lakes, trails and gardens.
Traffic is light and easy to navigate, support businesses are abundant, and the community is ready to welcome productions of all sizes.
