In Peachtree City, Georgia, two years ago, Francis Ford Coppola visited the Georgia Film Academy to recruit apprentices for his film “Megalopolis.” Jordan Holifield, a 23-year-old student at the time, was chosen as one of four apprentices. One of the application questions that surprised him was whether he knew how to disassemble IKEA furniture. Months later, Holifield arrived at Coppola’s hotel, originally a Days Inn motel, which had been transformed into the All-Movie Hotel, equipped with post-production facilities, editing suites, recording rooms, and screening spaces. This hybrid property will soon welcome film enthusiasts and production companies.
Coppola purchased the hotel in 2022 for $4.35 million to facilitate the production of “Megalopolis,” his self-funded $120 million film starring Adam Driver. Despite facing rumors of production issues, the movie received critical reviews after its premiere at Cannes, with some critics labeling it a “disaster.” Coppola’s hotel collection, The Family Coppola Hideaways, includes properties in various countries, with the All-Movie Hotel being his first in the United States, opening in Peachtree City, less than an hour south of downtown Atlanta, on July 25. The hotel offers 27 rooms priced between $170 and $470 per night.
The hotel’s exterior retains its original motel-like architecture, while props from Coppola’s films, such as “The Godfather” pinball machines, adorn the property. A distinctive golden hawk statue, featured in the “Megalopolis” trailer, stands outside the pool area. Visitors will find unique features in each room, like bunk beds for interns or Japan-themed decor celebrating notable Japanese filmmakers. Most rooms are interconnected, a feature appreciated by Adam Driver, who stayed in a room beside his assistant.
Georgia has become a favored production location since offering tax incentives to filmmakers in 2005. The state expects to provide $1.35 billion in tax credits to the industry this year, supporting $5.54 billion in economic activity in 2022, according to the Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition. The All-Movie Hotel, designed as a communal post-production facility, complements the state’s existing infrastructure, ensuring a niche need is met for filmmakers seeking an all-in-one space for their projects.
While Georgia’s film industry growth has slightly slowed, with around 40% fewer productions compared to the previous year, Kelly Moore, executive director of the Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition, remains optimistic. The presence of Coppola’s All-Movie Hotel signifies Georgia’s continued status as a creative hub for filmmakers. As the filming of “Megalopolis” wrapped up, the crew gathered for a final meal in the farmhouse-style kitchen, a moment Holifield recalls fondly. The space is now open to tourists when not reserved by production companies, offering them the chance to cook in Coppola’s personal kitchen.
