The developer of Deep South Studios, a stalled movie studio in Algiers, is trying to raise $100 million to finish the project he announced nearly a decade ago. Movie producer Scott Niemeyer–a 30-year veteran whose film credits include the popular “Pitch Perfect” franchise–unveiled plans in 2013 for the ambitious project, which was envisioned, at the time, as the largest full-service film and TV production facility in the south. Scott Niemeyer, who produced Baton Rouge-shot movies "Pitch Perfect" and the in-production "Search Party," is shown here at the Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association event, "Laissez Louisiana Film Rouler" in support of the state’s film industry on May 14, 2013 at Celtic Studios in Baton Rouge. (Photo by Chelsea Brasted, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune) But only three of the 11 buildings planned for the site were ever constructed. And Deep South’s only full-time tenant, a lighting and equipment company that opened in 2018, closed during the pandemic. Still, Niemeyer is optimistic that a recent uptick in local productions will create sufficient demand to interest investors in his project. “Deep South Studios will address Louisiana’s under-served, yet highly lucrative film and television production market,” said Brian Hosey, a vice president with Marcus […]
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