Atlanta is known as the Hollywood of the South, and with our newest “Speaking of Y’allywood” series, we are honored to highlight some of the many local professionals that help keep our city’s film and TV industry thriving. Today we feature talent agent Jason Lockhart. Lockhart is head of film and television and president of Atlanta Models and Talent, also known as AMT.
A typical day for Lockhart starts at 7 am, immediately responding to calls, texts, or emails that came in the night before. “And then I am just selling actors all day long, pitching them, and securing and closing deals,” Lockhart said.
Lockhart got started in the entertainment industry as a child doing commercials, modeling and theater. “It’s really all I’ve ever known. I’ve done it for over 30 years now, and it is a beast, but I love the beast,” Lockhart declared.
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