Industry Update: Film industry in NC continues to grow, efforts to spread job opportunities across the state

Update: 2025-09-22

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After many ups and downs, the film industry in North Carolina is making gains. Last year, film and TV productions here generated more than $302 million in direct in-state spending and Charlotte is taking in some of that money with productions like "The Hunting Wives," "Roofman," "Bad Counselors" and "Top Chef" shooting here. We take a closer look at what this means for our economy, culture and workforce.

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Industry Update: Film industry in NC continues to grow, efforts to spread job opportunities across the state

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Industry Update: Film industry in NC continues to grow, efforts to spread job opportunities across the state

Industry Update: Film industry in NC continues to grow, efforts to spread job opportunities across the state