KJ Jennings, Association of Film Commissioners International
Fifteen years ago, KJ Jennings became a film commissioner at a regional start-up film office in a south island of New Zealand. The local government had noticed a lot of film production around the area and wanted to enable this to grow bigger.
Warner Bros. Shifts Entire Slate to Simultaneous Theatrical and HBO Max Releases
The move accelerates the prominence of streaming platforms and precarious finances of film exhibitors. Warner Bros. announced on Thursday that its entire 2021 feature slate will debut simultaneously on the HBO Max platform and theaters. The move underscores both the...
AFM 2020 Pivots to Successful Digital Presentation
The completely digital industry event and film festival proved successful despite altered presentations. American Film Marketplace—an annual gathering of exhibitors, media and other industry professionals in Santa Monica—completed its 2020 iteration with success given...
Filming the Mountain West: Production and Safety Updates
These mountainous states offer stunning production backdrops and comprehensive health protocols. Looking to bring misty forests, rugged mountain ranges or calming prairies to your next production? These states offer hundreds of unique locations to bring American West...
Take 5 with #MyCorona Producer Kirk Zeller
When COVID-19 began to impact the film industry, producer Kirk Zeller was tasked with an unprecedented challenge: shoot an entire film with a remote director across multiple states that followed safety protocols.
Q&A with Eastern Nebraska Film Commissioner Stacy Heatherly
Stacy Heatherly, the volunteer Eastern Nebraska Film Commissioner, has successfully enacted incentives for productions and has demonstrated how to attract productions during the ongoing pandemic.
Consider These Georgia Film Locations for Production
When it comes to filming, Georgia is definitely not to be overlooked. With a variety of locations that fit the needs for all kinds of genres, many have made popular film and television shows over the years there. Plus, with Georgia’s Entertainment Industry Investment...
North Carolina Filming Locations
Asheville Asheville has been a longtime filming favorite for many productions because of the town and beautiful surrounding areas. Productions go as far back to the silent-era when Conquest of Canaan was filmed. However, maybe the most influential factor for filing in...
