Community Film Benefits

"When a movie or television show shoots on location, it brings jobs, revenue, and related infrastructure development, providing an immediate boost to the local economy. Our industry pays out $21 billion per year to more than 194,000 businesses in cities and small towns across the United States—and the industry itself is comprised of more than 122,000 businesses, 92 percent of which employ fewer than 10 people." -Motion Picture Association

Driving Local EconomiesOur industry supports 2.1 million jobs in all 50 states. The stories of the film and television industry are enjoyed by audiences around the world, accounting for $16.5 billion in exports and registering a positive trade balance with nearly every country.

Twenty years after dramedy Sideways, a look back at how the movie shaped wine tourismIn 2004, the California road-trip film turned a generation of moviegoers into wine tourists. Twenty years later, Christopher Waters looks at its long-term impact

How Film Locations Continue to Drive Economic Growth, Even in Small Towns - Destination Film GuideThe Oregon Film Trail is dedicated to showcasing phenomenal filming locations while putting small towns on the map.

Lights, Camera, Commerce: The Impact of Film Locations on Local Economies - Valley News GroupBy Miri Rossitto Behind every iconic movie or television show lies a carefully selected filming location. These seemingly ordinary places often hold the key to unexpected economic prosperity. When iconic filmmaker Cecil B. Demille chose the San Fernando Valley as the location to shoot his Western, “The Squaw Man,” in 1913, his decision inadvertently tied… Read More »Lights, Camera, Commerce: The Impact of Film Locations on Local Economies

How Film Production Boosts Local Communities & Small BusinessesDiscover how film production positively impacts local economies by boosting tourism, creating jobs, improving infrastructure, and supporting small businesses.

The power of film production on local economies, trade, and tourismThere is a direct link between film and television production and the economic growth of a region or country. Here we look at a few of the better-known examples: The White Lotus, Narcos, Lord of the Rings, and Game of Thrones.

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