NORTH CAROLINA — The North Carolina Department of Commerce has announced millions in film revenue brought to the Tar Heel State due to its incentive program.
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Roughly six productions, including three television-streaming series and three independent feature-lengths, have been approved for North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grants. Administered by the department of commerce, the incentive program is used to attract productions, stimulate economic activity and bring jobs to the region. Productions must meet direct in-state spending requirements to qualify and are not awarded the money upfront.
Combined, the recent round of films and series have spent more than $172 million in North Carolina and provided roughly 8,500 jobs, according to a press release from the commerce department.
“North Carolina’s film industry plays a critical role in our state’s economy, generating significant financial benefits for communities statewide,” N.C. Governor Roy Cooper said in the release. “These grants will allow the industry to build on its momentum and will help fund an exciting group of TV and movie projects filmed right here in our state.”
Multiple Wilmington-filmed projects are included in the latest round of numbers, including “The Runarounds” approved for up to $14 million, “The Waterfront” approved for a rebate up to $15 million and “Capsized” at $2.25 million. All three are currently in production in both New Hanover and Brunswick counties.
Other productions approved are being filmed in Charlotte, including season 2 of “Blue Ridge” ($2.37 million), as well as “Roofman” ($4.8 million) and “Apopka / Untitled Christy Martin Project” ($4.6 million).
Other recent grant recipients include Wilmington and Carolina Beach-filmed “The Summer I Turned Pretty” ($15 million) and “Merv” ($3.84 million). “The Hunting Wives” ($12 million), “The Shot” ($400,000), “The Gardener” ($450,000) and “The Double” ($300,000) also will receive rebates.
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