Brave Little State

Why are so few Hollywood movies and TV shows filmed in Vermont?

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The smash hit Netflix series Wednesday takes place in Jericho … and was filmed in Romania. Megan Matthers of Sutton wants to know — why?


Mae Nagusky learns about the barriers keeping Hollywood from setting up shop here, and why things used to be different.


Check out the web version of this story here.


This episode was reported and produced by Mae Nagusky. Editing and additional production from Josh Crane, Sabine Poux, Angela Evancie and Myra Flynn. Ty Gibbons composed our theme music. Other music by Blue Dot Sessions. Our executive producer is Angela Evancie.


Special thanks to Eric Ford, Tim Kavanaugh, Cemi Guzman, Sarah Witters, Myles Jewell and Hyon Joo Yoo.


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