Politics & Government
What Will The Explore Minnesota Film Office Mean For The State's Economy?
Casey Lewis of the local SAG-AFTRA chapter says when a movie shoots in Minnesota, it's like an army coming and making camp.
June 10, 2024
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota's been a popular place to shoot movies and TV shows over the years, but the state may soon become even more of a destination for Hollywood.
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The Explore Minnesota Film Office will be created this summer as a branch of the state's tourism office. It will be fully dedicated to attracting film and television productions.
"All these people [in the entertainment industry] are really excited, because it is transformational," said Casey Lewis, the president of the Twin Cities Local chapter of SAG-AFTRA.
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