Atlanta corporate video guide
Top Atlanta Corporate Video Locations and Shoot Ideas
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Looking for Atlanta corporate video locations? The right location does half the work. Here are 5 top spots for corporate shoots, with shoot ideas for each, who to ask for permission, what it costs and what to watch out for. When you are ready to hire, find a Atlanta camera crew on ProductionHelp or post your job for free. Need a full production company instead? Compare Atlanta corporate video production companies.
The list
Atlanta film permit basics
- Who: City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Film and Entertainment. Apply online through FilmApp. Questions: atlfilm@atlantaga.gov.
- When you need it: Commercial filming on public property, plus closures, barricades, temporary structures, special effects and similar activities.
- Cost: $100 application fee and a $300 permit fee per month, plus an on-site services fee of $100 per location, per day ($300 daily maximum).
- Timing: Allow at least 5 business days. Rush fees apply if you apply 72 hours or less before filming. Street closures need 5 business days, lane closures 3 and sidewalk closures 48 hours.
- Private property: Email atlfilm@atlantaga.gov before you apply.
Source: ATL311, Film Permits; City of Atlanta, Office of Film and Entertainment, Fee Schedule; City of Atlanta, Office of Film and Entertainment, FAQ
| Location | Corporate video ideas |
|---|---|
| Piedmont Park | Brand film openers, culture and recruiting videos, walk-and-talk interviews |
| The Atlanta BeltLine | Culture and recruiting videos, walk-and-talks, community and real estate stories |
| Centennial Olympic Park | Event and conference B-roll, hospitality and travel spots, downtown brand films |
| Atlanta Botanical Garden | Wellness and benefits videos, healthcare stories, seasonal brand content |
| Your own office or a rented studio | Executive interviews, customer testimonials, training and onboarding videos |
1Piedmont Park
Piedmont Park is Atlanta’s most visited park, with lawns, a lake and the Midtown skyline right behind it. Productions from feature films to bank commercials have shot here.
Corporate video ideas: Brand film openers, culture and recruiting videos, walk-and-talk interviews
Filming notes
- Permit
- Commercial filming needs a city permit from the Mayor’s Office of Film and Entertainment. Parks and the Piedmont Park Conservancy review the application.
- Holding space
- The Conservancy rents three historic venues that can serve as a green room or crew holding. Its film liaison is Leslie Dickinson, ldickinson@piedmontpark.org, 404-537-2831.
- Big groups
- Any gathering of 75 people or more in a city park needs a city permit.
Source: Piedmont Park Conservancy, City and Film Permits; Piedmont Park Conservancy, FAQ; ATL311, Film Permits
2The Atlanta BeltLine
The BeltLine is a 22-mile loop of trails, bridges and old industrial sites linking more than 45 neighborhoods. It gives you city energy, street life and skyline views in one walk.
Corporate video ideas: Culture and recruiting videos, walk-and-talks, community and real estate stories
Filming notes
- Permit
- A BeltLine permit is needed for commercial filming, or if you use two or more cameras, stationary lighting or boom mics.
- Lead time
- Apply at least 10 business days ahead. Requests 5 to 9 days out pay a rush fee. Include an aerial photo of the spot you want.
- Paperwork
- Georgia business registration, an Atlanta or Fulton County business license, insurance and your proposed content.
- Watch out
- Trail closures are limited and easier between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. City-owned trails and parks go through the Mayor’s Office instead.
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Centennial Olympic Park sits in the middle of downtown, next to the convention center and major attractions. It is a natural fit for event, hospitality and tourism stories.
Corporate video ideas: Event and conference B-roll, hospitality and travel spots, downtown brand films
Filming notes
- Permit
- The park is run by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority. Request your shoot through the park’s Film Shoots and Photos Permit form.
- What they ask
- Dates, the exact park location, crew and cast size, vehicles, an equipment list, whether you need power, and whether you need park security or police.
- Contact
- (404) 223-4000, communications@gwcc.com.
Source: Centennial Olympic Park, Film Shoots and Photos Permit
4Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Garden sits next to Piedmont Park at 1345 Piedmont Avenue, with display gardens, water features and a conservatory. It is a colorful pick for healthcare, wellness and consumer brands.
Corporate video ideas: Wellness and benefits videos, healthcare stories, seasonal brand content
Filming notes
- Permit
- Commercial and promotional shoots must be scheduled in advance with the Garden’s Marketing Department (404-591-1550). Location fees depend on the type of shoot.
- Rules
- No walk-up sessions. Professional photo or video equipment needs prior authorization, and amplified music is not allowed during shoots.
- Watch out
- Tripods are not allowed in the Fuqua Conservatory without prior permission.
- Drones
- Strictly forbidden.
Source: Atlanta Botanical Garden, Plan Your Visit (photography policy)
5Your own office or a rented studio
For interviews, testimonials and training videos, your own space is often the best location. It shows the real company, and you control the light, the sound and the schedule.
Corporate video ideas: Executive interviews, customer testimonials, training and onboarding videos
Filming notes
- Permit
- Atlanta’s permit rules can cover private property too, so email atlfilm@atlantaga.gov before you shoot. Get the owner’s or building manager’s OK.
- Tip
- Ask building management about loading zones, freight elevator times and quiet hours before the shoot day.
Source: ATL311, Film Permits
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Do I need a permit for Atlanta corporate video locations?
For commercial filming on public property, yes. The City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Film and Entertainment issues permits through FilmApp. If you are filming on private property, email atlfilm@atlantaga.gov first.
How much is an Atlanta film permit?
Non-student productions pay a $100 application fee and $300 per month for the permit, plus $100 per location, per day for on-site services, up to $300 a day. Rush fees apply within 72 hours of filming.
Can we film on the Atlanta BeltLine?
Yes, with a BeltLine permit for commercial shoots. Apply at least 10 business days ahead.
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Sources
Checked October 2026. Rules and fees change, so confirm with each venue before you book.
- ATL311, Film Permits
- City of Atlanta, Office of Film and Entertainment, Fee Schedule
- City of Atlanta, Office of Film and Entertainment, FAQ
- Piedmont Park Conservancy, City and Film Permits
- Piedmont Park Conservancy, FAQ
- Atlanta BeltLine, Filming and Photography Requests
- Centennial Olympic Park, Film Shoots and Photos Permit
- Atlanta Botanical Garden, Plan Your Visit (photography policy)