WHAT IS A FILM OFFICE…AND WHAT CAN IT DO FOR YOUR PRODUCTION?

Hear from panelists from film offices both in Minnesota and across the nation to learn why engaging with a local/regional/state film office is one of the best strategic decisions you can make for the success of your production.

From help with finding locations, hotels, resources and crew...to securing permits, working with community officials, managing incentives and rebates, and much more...a film office is one of the first connections you should make in preproduction.

Whether you have a small indie project or you’re working on the next big series with a network, you’ll leave this panel with a better understanding of how a film office can be your “boots on the ground” and an incredible resource for your production.

Panelists:

-Katie Patton Pryor, Director of Film Baton Rouge and founding partner of FilmUSA

-Tony Armer, Director of the Dallas Film Office and founding partner of FilmUSA

-Chad Newman, Director of the Florida Keys Film Office

-Shari Marshik, Executive Director of the Upper Midwest Film Office

Moderator:

-Sara Hamilton, Executive Director of the Driftless Film Office