WATCH: Film Academy Expansion Shines Spotlight on Nearby Dunwoody

Mark Galvin came to the GA Film Academy grand opening with a simple message: this is good news for Dunwoody.

As Chief Marketing Officer for Discover Dunwoody, Galvin sees a direct connection between the new facility and his town's economy. Located just 12 minutes from Assembly Atlanta, Dunwoody is perfectly positioned to benefit from film crews who need places to eat and stay.

"The better we can offer, the more great people that we can offer productions in Georgia," Galvin said. More film infrastructure means more opportunities—and more revenue for local restaurants and hotels.

For Galvin, it's another win for Georgia's growing film industry and the communities that support it.