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House Bill 301 would raise the funding threshold from 25 percent to 35 percent, provided the production has at least three-quarters of its production shot in primary and secondary fields.
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) — A bill introduced in the North Carolina House of Representatives proposing to expand the state’s film and entertainment grants could benefit surrounding counties looking to become more involved in the film industry.
House Bill 301 would raise the funding threshold from 25 percent to 35 percent, provided the production has at least three-quarters of its production shot in primary and secondary fields.
The bill also lowered the minimum spending required to qualify for the grant.
Johnny Griffin, director of the Wilmington Film Commission, said the bill would not directly affect New Hanover County because it is considered a Tier 3 area.
Griffin said he is pleased with the other local counties that have qualified.
Says Griffin: “I certainly applaud them for finding a way to get this business in their area. We have 40 years of industry experience here. Hundreds of staff, two studio complexes and an established industry. It’s hard to start from scratch, so this might be the start of what they can try and encourage production in their area.”
North Carolina President Suzy Hamilton’s Film Partnership said, “While the bill is in its preliminary stages, anything related to expanding opportunity — especially in rural communities — is a good thing.”
The bill was co-sponsored by Brunswick County Representatives Frank Iler and Charlie Miller.
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