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From January 2 through January 13, 2015, Macon-Bibb County will once again be used as a location for the filming of a movie. Working with Garden Films Productions, LLC, portions of the movie The Fifth Wave will be filmed in the areas around Cotton Avenue and Second Street. It is anticipated that this filming will have a direct impact of more than $400,000, from hotel rooms to extra pay to catering to fuel consumption to other services.
In order to accommodate this filming, portions or all of several streets will be closed for periods of time, and that schedule is listed below. For a map of the closures, click here. Should there be any changes, this map will be updated.
“It’s hard to express how delighted we are to again be the site of filming! From Trouble with the Curve to 42 to Need for Speed, we are becoming recognized, not just as Film Ready, but Film Friendly,” says Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert. “It’s because of the work of the Film Commission and our departments, and for the cooperation of residents and businesses, that are continuing to bring filmmakers here.”
“It’s very exciting that our great downtown has been chosen once again as the setting for a major film,” says Main Street Macon Manager Steven Fulbright. “We’ve been working directly with the production company to ensure information is presented accurately and in a timely manner, and we’re confident they will do everything in their power to make sure filming is as minimally invasive as possible.”
Leading up to this filming, Garden Films has met with Macon-Bibb (Including the Macon Film Commission, Sheriff’s Office, the Fire Department, Parks & Beautification, Main Street Macon, Mayor’s Office, Facilities Management, and more) on several occasions to help work through all of the details. In addition, Garden Films hosted a meeting for residents and businesses to let them know what is being planned, answer any questions, and address any possible concerns. Since those meetings, letters have been distributed to people in the designated areas, and the company has reached out personally to property owners and businesses.
“We are elated that another movie will be filming in Macon next month. We will assist the production with whatever they may need from us,” says Terrell Sandefur with the Macon Film Commission. “One thing we’d like to let the public know for a crowd control issue is that the lead actress (Chloe Grace Moretz) will not be in Macon filming this sequence.”
Fifth Wave Street Closures – 12.23
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