American High to open production hub in Atlanta, begin use in 2026
American High has been based out of an abandoned high school in Liverpool, NY since 2017. The new production hub in Atlanta, GA will allow the company to increase production and expand creative output. Hieu Nguyen | Daily Orange File Photo
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Since 2017, American High has worked out of an abandoned high school in Liverpool. Now, the company is launching a new production hub in Atlanta to expand its content and meet rising demand, according to a Deadline article published Monday.
American High South will begin production at this studio in early 2026. The new production hub is at Trilith Studios, a facility that hosted the making of movies like “Superman” and “Avengers: Endgame.” They will collaborate with their current Liverpool-based nonprofit academy, about 15 minutes from Syracuse University’s campus, which has trained over 1,000 students.
“With Trilith’s scale and innovation, we can tell those stories bigger, faster and more ambitiously without losing the magic that makes them connect with audiences,” American High founder and CEO Jeremy Garelick told Deadline. “As the industry continues to try to figure out what speaks to Gen Z, we’ve never been more sure of our voice. And now we’ve found the perfect partner to amplify it.”
The new location will also allow the company to develop talent through joint educational programs. Many SU alumni have worked with the company during and after their time on campus. Sketches on American High Shorts and College Life often use SU’s campus as a filming location for their short-form content. They also offer internships to SU students.
American High Digital has amassed over eight billion views across social media platforms. The company has produced 18 feature films, including “Summer of 69” with Chloe Fineman and “Big Time Adolescence” with Pete Davison.
Garelick told Deadline the Georgia location will “kickstart a new moment” for the studio. Their goal is to generate four productions each year, Deadline reported. The resources will allow the company to expand its focus and creative output. They also hope to explore immersive storytelling using Trilith’s virtual production stage.
“American High has a loyal and growing audience that loves Jeremy’s unique take on the world,” Frank Patterson, president and CEO of Trilith Studios, told Deadline. “We’re excited to set the stage for American High to continue evolving.”
