Honey Head co-founder Kristi Ray joins Eric Johnson from Trailblazer Studios to chat about the latest developments in the world of NC Film and Television incentives.

The NC General Assembly is about to vote on a budget bill that moves the ball forward on our existing grant structure. Listen and learn what these incentives are and what they could mean for the NC Film & TV industry!

Learn more about Honey Head Films: https://www.honeyheadfilms.com/

Learn more about Trailblazer Studios: https://www.trailblazerstudios.com/

Casting Carolina is produced by SonicMix Studios.

A well-trained and experienced workforce is vital to growing the NC Film/TV industry. The Film Partnership of North Carolina is a nonprofit that offers training and PAID internships to state residents who want to put their skills (from carpentry and electrical to makeup and catering) to use on live movie and television sets.

Partnership President Susi Hamilton and Treasurer Lauren Vilchik tell us all about it.

Visit FilmPartnershipNC.org to learn more about the organization and how you can support it!

Casting Carolina is produced by SonicMix Studios.

Film and series projects mean jobs and local spending, which is why many states offer incentives to production companies. North Carolina is no exception. But how effective is NC's current rebate program? What more could be done to spur growth in the Film & TV industry across the state?

This episode's guests are talented filmmakers who believe a strong Film & TV industry will help drive economic prosperity for North Carolina:

Eric Johnson, SVP of Sound and Engagement, Trailblazer
Kristi Ray, Co-founder, Honey Head Films
Erika Arlee, Co-founder, Honey Head Films

They'll discuss how NC residents benefit from the Film & TV industry and list specific tweaks to the existing rebates that could result in more productions bringing their budgets to our backdoor.

Follow Honey Head Films on Instragram: @HoneyHeadFilms
Follow Trailblazer Studios: @TrailBlazerStudios

Casting Carolina is produced by SonicMix Studios.