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One Tree Hill Becomes State's Longest Running Series

The CW Network has decided to film a seventh season of the Wilmington-based drama series “One Tree Hill,” making it North Carolina’s longest running TV series. The show has generated more than $135 million to date in estimated spending in North Carolina.
“This is great news for Wilmington and for North Carolina,” said Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco. “This decision to continue filming for another season means that the state will continue to benefit from more than 125 long-term jobs brought in by our film industry.”

Gov. Perdue Proclaims June Motion Picture Industry Month

Gov. Bev Perdue has proclaimed June 2009 as Motion Picture Industry Month, recognizing and celebrating the state’s successful film industry.   
“When people make films in North Carolina, it means jobs for our people and economic benefits for our economy,” Perdue said. “We are proud of our great history in the industry and look forward to having a leading role in film development for North Carolina.”

New Feature Film Awarded North Carolina Film Grant

Two projects have been awarded North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grants to support productions in Wilmington and the High Point area, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The awardees include the feature film "Words on Bathroom Walls," an adaptation of an acclaimed novel, and a set of five commercials for Home Depot.

Television Series Fuel Strong Year for Film Industry in North Carolina

5,700 production days, $254 million in spending and 25,000 job opportunities in 2013

N.C. Film Production for 2012 Already Exceeds 2011 Record-Setting Numbers

35 Productions to Date Account for $300 Million in Spending, 16,000 Jjob Opportunities

Governor Perdue Lauds Economic Boost From ‘Hunger Games’

Travel Spending Will Add to $60 Million Filmmakers Spent in NC

One Tree Hill Becomes State’s Longest Running Series

TV Show Has Generated More than $135 Million for State’s Economy

GOV. PERDUE SIGNS FILM INCENTIVES BILL

SB 943 Boosts Film Production Tax Credit to 25 Percent, Protects Jobs for North Carolinians

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

Will help maintain North Carolina’s competitive edge in the global film industry