Media release from Floyd County, GA Schools:
The Floyd County College and Career Academy (CCA) campus recently transformed into a movie set as a Lifetime Channel original film was shot on location, bringing national attention and an unforgettable real-world experience to students and staff.
The production team partnered closely with FAME (Film, Arts, Media & Entertainment) instructor Rick Williams to secure access to the CCA’s state-of-the-art healthcare classroom, which was repurposed into a realistic hospital setting for several key scenes in the film.
But the collaboration didn’t stop there.
Four students from the FAME program, Rachel Usry, Creig Jones, Abbyann Holden, and FAME alumna Kirsten de Young were brought on board as official interns for some of the shoot. These budding filmmakers worked directly with the production crew, gaining valuable behind-the-scenes experience in lighting, camera operation, set design, and production management.
“This was more than just a cool opportunity, it was a genuine career-building experience for our students,” said Rick Williams. “It’s one thing to teach film in a classroom, but it’s another to stand on a professional set and be part of the action.”
Adding to the excitement, Williams and fellow CCA staff member Dr. Nancy Singh, were invited to appear as background actors in scenes filmed on campus and on Broad Street.
The production marks a rare and exciting fusion of education and entertainment, highlighting the power of community partnerships to enhance learning through real-world application. It also reinforces the value of CCA’s career pathways in preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether it’s behind the camera or in front of it.
More details about the movie, including its premiere date and title, will be announced by Lifetime later this year.
For now, the spotlight is shining bright on CCA, where learning just got a little more cinematic.