Gov. Perdue Signs Executive Order Reestablishing the N.C. Film Council

WILMINGTON, NC – According to a press release, Gov. Perdue signed Executive Order #121, which re-establishes the North Carolina Film Council, at a ceremony held Thursday at EUE Screen Gems studios in Wilmington.  According to the release, EUE Screen Gems is home to the largest studio lot east of California.  The North Carolina Film Council advises the Governor on film industry matters and serves as a forum for film-making concerns and recommendations.

In addition to reestablishing the council, the new executive order will add duties related to the following:

·        assisting in ongoing development and growth of the N.C. film industry;

·        supporting fiscal incentives that help North Carolina remain competitive in recruiting films;

·        assisting in developing a marketing strategy for the N.C. Film Office; and

·        monitoring the North Carolina film industry and assist in developing protocol to measure filmmaking activities in North Carolina.

According to the release from Perdue’s office, more than 2,500 North Carolinians are employed in the film industry.  The release also says that in 2008 the film industry contributed $92 million in direct spending to our economy, and $160 million in 2007.  For more details on the N.C. Film Office, go to www.ncfilm.com.