Discover Dunwoody is proud to honor Kyle Carey as the September recipient of the Distinguished Production Associate Recognition Program, an initiative created to recognize the hardworking professionals behind the scenes of film and television. These individuals play vital roles in bringing productions to life, yet their contributions often go unnoticed by the spotlight.
Kyle’s path into the entertainment industry began unexpectedly during his time at the University of Alabama. While studying journalism, he landed a summer job as a football player background actor in “The Blind Side.” That experience, along with Georgia’s new film tax incentives, inspired him to consider a career in film. A production management course later introduced him to the idea of location scouting, a role that instantly captured his interest.
Through a fortunate family connection, Kyle was introduced to industry professional Jason Underwood, who took the time to show him around soundstages and explain the responsibilities of a location manager. Soon after, Jason helped Kyle secure his first opportunity: a one-day position on a VH1 series working under location manager Tony Holley. By the end of that first day, Tony offered Kyle a role for the remainder of the season. That opportunity marked the true start of Kyle’s career and began a lasting professional relationship. Over the years, Tony has remained a mentor and collaborator, and the two have continued working together on major productions, including multiple seasons of “Stranger Things.”
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