Abstract

This article aims at uncovering the unique advantages and disadvantages to film production in the rural southeast. It does this in two ways: by conducting interviews with film production professions who have experience with film production in the rural south and by looking at outside sources of information related to the topic. This article then connects the two and finds that many of the outside sources strengthen the claims and opinions made by the film professionals. Some of the claims made by these professionals with backing by outside sources include: stereotypes about the rural south are prevalent in films and TV shows created about the region by outsiders, one of the main advantages to film production in the rural south are state tax incentives, and it can be difficult for films and tv shows to be funded and distributed in the rural southeast. By looking at all the evidence provided, we are able to conclude that there are unique advantages and disadvantages to film production in the rural south. We cannot, however, say for sure what the future of film production in the rural southeast will look like.

Semester/Year of Award

Spring 2025

Mentor

Thomas Southerland

Mentor Department Affiliation

Communication

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Open Access Thesis

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Honors Scholars

Degree Level

Bachelors

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