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In the early 2000s, the WNC region had a fledgling film industry. But dwindling tax incentives have negatively impacted that once burgeoning industry.

The momentum made by Wilmington’s growing film industry has slid to a halt due to the recently ended SAG-AFTRA Actor’s Strike. The movement, beginning in and largely based in Los Angeles, impacted film production across the United States. The SAG-AFTRA Strike is a strike that started July 14 and ended Nov. 9, continuing for a...

Even as the film industry remains in slo-mo as an actors strike drags on, foundational developments

Productions across the nation came to a halt on May 2 when members of the Writers Guild of America went on strike along with the Screen Actors Guild

WILMINGTON — Supporting fair contracts and standing united. READ MORE: Dark Horse preps for strikes’ end, invests at least $20M on 2 new state-of-the art film…

The North Carolina film industry is already feeling the affects of the SAG-AFTRA strike but local experts have reason to be optimistic.

The number of film and TV productions reaching out to the North Carolina Film Office is down 25% compared with this same time last year, as the writers' strike enters its fifth week.

The number of film and TV productions reaching out to the North Carolina Film Office is down 25% compared with this same time last year, as the writers' strike enters its fifth week.

TV shows and film sets bring in millions of dollars to North Carolina every year.

WILMINGTON — As the 2022 year winds down, the local film industry is still gaining steam. Another project has begun rolling in town, while a major motion…