As in 2011, North Carolina witnessed another year of record-breaking film numbers in 2012.
Year-end projections show productions had a direct in-state spend in excess of $376 million and created more than 4,100 well-paying crew positions for the state’s highly skilled workforce. All told, productions created nearly 20,000 job opportunities-including talent and background extra positions-for North Carolinians. These numbers eclipsed 2011’s record-breaking $220 million in spending and 3,300 crew positions.
All told, nearly 50 productions registered with the state film office and filmed in North Carolina in 2012. Those productions amassed more than 4,100 production days with filming taking place in more than 30 of the state’s 100 counties.
“It is amazing to see what has taken place the past two years in North Carolina,” said N.C. Film Office Director Aaron Syrett. “Not only were we able to exceed our record-breaking numbers from 2011, but we continue to grow throughout the state.”