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North Carolina lawmakers approve $31M film fund favoring southeast region
Original: Local legislators secure a one-time $31M infusion for film, prioritize southeastern NC-shot productions
North Carolina legislators have secured a one-time $31 million boost for the state's film incentive program, with productions shot in the southeastern part of the state, including the Wilmington area, given priority for the money. The move is aimed at drawing film and television projects back to a region that has long been a production hub.
Why now: The funding directly benefits the Wilmington-area film industry, a major local employer, making it big news for the region.
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