Two years ago, Francis Ford Coppola stopped at Georgia Film Academy on the hunt for apprentices for his upcoming film, " Megalopolis." Jordan Holifield, then a 23-year-old student, did a double-take when he saw one of the application questions — did he know how to disassemble IKEA furniture? Months later, Holifield, one of four selected apprentices, pulled up to Coppola’s hotel — which was originally a Days Inn motel. But gone was the IKEA furniture from the old motel.
Now the All-Movie Hotel is outfitted with post-production facilities, editing suites, recording rooms and screening spaces. The hybrid property will soon host film nerds and production companies alike. The “Godfather” director originally bought the hotel in 2022 for $4.
35 million to host the production of “Megalopolis” — a self-funded, $120 million film starring Adam Driver as an architect in a futuristic New York City. Amid rumors of production drama, the movie garnered harsh reviews after its debut in Cannes, and The Associated Press reported some critics called it a “disaster.” Coppola’s hotel collection, The Family Coppola Hideaways, has properties in Belize, Guatemala, Argentina, and Italy.
The All-Movie Hotel is Coppola’s first property in the United States, opening July 25, in Peachtree City, just under an hour south of Atlanta’s downtown. There are 27 rooms with prices ranging from $170 to $470 per night. From the outside, the hotel’s architecture mirrors its former days as a.