Shore Development and Construction, LLC, announced Friday that it has been engaged by Medient Studios and contracted as the construction manager for the Medient Studioplex, located in Effingham County, Georgia.

The project, which will be composed of four phases, includes: 2 million square feet of sound studio, offices, outdoor entertainment venues and onsite lodging and housing. Upon its completion, the project will include the largest soundstage in the world. Medient has a 20-year lease on the 1,560-acre property, with an option to purchase for $100 at the end of the term.

"We look forward to working with Manu and his team to create a truly sustainable live-work community," said Jeremy Blackburn, President of Shore Development and Construction, as well as CEO of Titan Atlas Global. He added, "Medient has significant commitments from production and film companies from around the world who are anxious to take advantage of not only the attractive film and entertainment business climate in Georgia, but in particular the Medient Studioplex, which will be the most technologically advanced studio ever built."