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Chick-fil-A heir builds a reimagined Hollywood in Georgia
Industry Overview - Hollywood productions are increasingly moving away from the US due to lower labor costs and tax incentives in countries like the UK and Australia [1] - One individual is actively investing in the future of filmmaking just outside Atlanta, Georgia [1] Trilith Development and Strategy - Dan Cathy, from the Chick-fil-A empire, is developing Trilith, a movie-making city in Georgia [2] - Trilith aims to be a more wholesome and happier version of Hollywood, featuring soundstages, neighborhoods, and a town square [2] - Initially successful with blockbusters, Trilith faced slowdowns due to tighter credit and cheaper filming abroad [3] - Trilith is adapting by allocating one-third of its sound stages to digital creators and influencers [3] - A 2200-seat performing arts center is set to open later this year, with ongoing residential development [4] Financial Backing and Vision - Dan Cathy's goal is to establish Trilith as a major hub for American creativity [5] - The project is backed by Cathy's $8 billion fortune and operated through his family's foundation [5]