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Production Wraps on Two North Carolina Film Grant Projects

Two North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grant recipients, “Swamp Thing” and “Uncle Frank”, recently wrapped production in the Wilmington area. Combined, the productions are expected to generate a direct in-state spend of more than $75 million.

North Carolina Announces Three New Film and Entertainment Grants

North Carolina Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced three new productions are receiving North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grants.

North Carolina Awards Three Film and Entertainment Grants

igh, N.C. -  N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced three productions will receive funds from the North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grant program. Each recipient will begin production within the next 60 days. 

North Carolina Awards Two New TV Series Film & Entertainment Grants

Raleigh, N.C. - N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced two productions will receive funds from the North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grant program.

North Carolina Commerce Announces New Film & Entertainment Grant Recipients

igh, N.C. - N.C. Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced three productions will receive funds from the North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grant.


Film & Entertainment Grant Recipients Named

igh, N.C.- North Carolina Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. announced three productions will receive funds from the newly established North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grant.

Under the Dome to Remain in North Carolina for Third Season


CBS Television Studios officials have notified the North Carolina Film Office that they intend to remain in North Carolina for filming of “Under the Dome’s” third season. The news came shortly after the CBS Television Network announced it had renewed the hit summer series.

Governor Perdue Lauds Economic Boost From 'Hunger Games'

Gov. Bev Perdue said today that the state stands to win big with the March 23 opening of “The Hunger Games” as movie-driven tourism generates a dividend on top of the economic boost from the production, which was shot entirely in North Carolina.

One Tree Hill Becomes State's Longest Running Series

The CW Network has decided to film a seventh season of the Wilmington-based drama series “One Tree Hill,” making it North Carolina’s longest running TV series. The show has generated more than $135 million to date in estimated spending in North Carolina.

Gov. Perdue Proclaims June Motion Picture Industry Month

Gov. Bev Perdue has proclaimed June 2009 as Motion Picture Industry Month, recognizing and celebrating the state’s successful film industry.