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Local film industry leaders say before 2015, financial incentives drew movie and television filmmakers to the Tar Heel state.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WNCN) — Perhaps you’ve recognized the lush western North Carolina landscape while watching movies like “Dirty Dancing” or “The Hunger Games.” Or maybe you’ve been ...

North Carolina's film industry sees revival efforts as local leaders launch a new initiative boosting in-state production hiring.

The goal of the legislative Film Industry study committee remains "examining ways to boost the state’s efforts to recruit ...

The NC General Assembly has created a committee to investigate future incentives and look for more ways to attract film and television projects to our state.

“North Carolina’s strong economic recovery includes our amazing film industry which had been devastated by HB2 and other destructive legislation when I took office,” Gov. Roy Cooper said in ...

With North Carolina’s current film incentive program, the state likely won’t host another blockbuster movie like “Iron Man 3.” But there seems to be a sweet spot hosting smaller productions.

Film incentives began sweeping the country in the early 2000s, and North Carolina’s industry began to wilt. More states wanted a piece of the pie, and it’s no mystery why.

“Production will just occur in other states, and an industry will likely die in North Carolina.” Joe Chianese, a film tax credit expert at Entertainment Partners in Burbank, agreed. “I don ...

Good news for North Carolinians who are fans of the "Scream" and "Halloween" movies. A NORTH CAROLINA FILM REVIVAL: North Carolina's film industry finally has something to scream about. The state ...