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Under the Dome to continue filming in North Carolina despite incentive downgrade
Popular drama series Under the Dome will remain in North Carolina for its third season, despite an imminent downgrade in the state's filming incentive. Based on a story by Stephen King, the show follows a town's struggles when a giant…
New Florida film studio to begin development in Miami from October
Work on a new film studio facility in Miami, Florida, is to start in mid-October, several weeks later than originally planned. City authorities hope that the Miami Entertainment Complex (MEC) will attract more shoots on the scale of Dolphin Tale…
North Carolina production spending rises but filming incentive future still uncertain
North Carolina has seen an increase in production spending for the first half of 2014, compared to the same period last year. Television dramas like Sleepy Hollow and Under the Dome have helped drive a filming boost, but the future…
North Carolina TV future uncertain as filming incentive expiry approaches
The North Carolina future of high-profile TV shoots like Under the Dome is uncertain as authorities consider the future of the state’s filming incentive. North Carolina’s 25% filming tax credit is set to expire at the end of this year…
North Carolina production industry to rally to support filming incentive renewal
Production professionals in North Carolina will rally this weekend in support of the state’s filming incentive. The 25% filming incentive is set to expire at the end of this year and the production industry is concerned shoots like Stephen King’s…
New filming facility for Miami as city makes deal with EUE/Screen Gems Studios
Miami is to get a new film studio facility through an USD11.5 million deal between city authorities and EUE/Screen Gems Studios. The Miami Entertainment Complex (MEC) could help attract productions on the scale of the long-running spy drama Burn Notice,…
North Carolina advocacy group promotes benefits of filming incentives
Advocacy group the North Carolina Production Alliance (NCPA) has formed to promote the state’s filming incentive. A generous 25% filming tax credit is set to expire at the end of 2014 and the production industry is lobbying for a renewal…
New Michael Cera comedy pilot follows filming incentives to North Carolina
A pilot for new FX comedy How & Why will film on location in Wilmington, North Carolina, with US comedy star Michael Cera. The state’s generous 25% filming incentive was a crucial factor in securing the production, which will double…
Miami to discuss new film studio development with EUE/Screen Gems
Authorities in Miami, Florida, are set to start negotiating for EUE/Screen Gems Studios to develop a new filming complex in the city. The plan is to build the Miami Entertainment Complex in a bid to attract more high-end productions like…
North Carolina production industry presses to save filming incentives
North Carolina’s production industry has reiterated the importance of the state’s generous filming incentives. The 25% refundable tax credit has attracted productions like the Stephen King miniseries Under the Dome, but the incentive is set to expire at the end…