WILMINGTON — Tanya Fermin, a local filmmaker, writer, and director has chosen Wilmington to serve as the setting for her new TV series, a supernatural drama titled “Haon.”
While major film companies have moved out of the state due to the removal of incentives, Fermin said she believes the market is ripe for independent filmmakers.
This isn’t the first time Fermin is using Wilmington as the location for a project. Her first film titled, “The Arrangements,” was filmed in the city and aired on the nationally syndicated television show, “African American Short Films.” The film aired on more than 90 major networks across the United States, Fermin said.
“My family has lived in this area for almost 200 years and when my grandmother told me of stories working in Wilmington in the 30s and the surrounding areas, I knew I had to do my original scripted TV series here,” Fermin said.
Fermin is no stranger to the film industry in town, she previously worked on set with major television shows in the area.
“Having worked on every major show that has come into the area in the last four years has given me the opportunity to meet a lot of local actors that I knew would be perfect for this show, so keep your eyes open for many recognizable places and faces,” Fermin said.
Fermin has been fortunate to film at several local locations, and even had the opportunity to film aboard the replica Christopher Columbus ships which were docked in the Wilmington Harbor, she said.
“Haon,” revolves around a girl with special abilities and the people in her life – some who want to protect her, and some with more nefarious motives.
Although Fermin lived close to Los Angeles, she did not get into writing and directing until around 2014 after she had moved back to Wilmington.
To find out more information and stay up-to-date with everything “Haon” related, follow the show on Facebook at findthehaon.
