In 2021, the Tennessee State Government introduced new tax incentives to encourage film productions to make their next project in the Volunteer State.

On today’s show, we sit down with artists, producers, and members of the Tennessee Entertainment Commission to learn why film-related economic output has grown by nearly fifty percent and whether or not Nashville has the potential to become a major film hub in the United States.  

This episode was produced by Josh Deepan.

Guests:

Bob Raines, Tennessee Entertainment Commission Director

Gisela Moore, Tennessee Entertainment Commission Project Manager

Lauren Thelen, Nashville Film Festival Programming Director

Steve Taylor, Film Producer, "Sketch"

Carrie Romero, Executive Producer, "The Heart Brake"

Gus Romero, Executive Producer, "The Heart Brake"

Abby Gollehon, Academy of Makeup Arts Student

Izzy Christensen, Academy of Makeup Arts Student

Lydia Edwards, Academy of Makeup Arts Student