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Welcome to the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission

Greetings and welcome to the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission’s new web site! Brimming with new features and up-to-date information, we invite you to come in and look around to get a peek at what Memphis & Shelby County have to offer film productions of all sizes. Take a minute to browse our location library in Reel-Scout, check out our diverse production guide, or get a taste of productions that have shot here and utilized our crew base over at Film Memphis TV!

Supporting Partners of The Memphis and Shelby County Film and Television Commission:

Special thanks to Christopher Reyes, Sarah Fleming, and the crew over at Live From Memphis for their outstanding hard work in making this web site possible. Thanks also to content editor Jon W. Sparks.

The Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission, like other publicly-funded film commissions in the U.S.A., works only with funded productions and does not assist producers in securing funding for projects.

The Film Commission's Website makes available hiring/casting information from third parties. This information is to be used as general information only. Although such information is believed to be generally reliable, the posting of the information on the commission website does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or solicitation from the Commission. Nor does the Posting imply any assurance regarding the accuracy of the information, the funding of the project, the completion of the project, or the payment to crew/vendors/cast.

Brewer's new project: 'Gangster Princess'

Sat - 02 Mar Written by Jon W Sparks

Director Craig Brewer - a longtime friend and client of the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission - has been tapped by Paramount to write and direct Gangster Princess of Beverly Hills.

The project is Brewer's fifth feature film and derives from a Rolling Stone magazine article about Lisette Lee, a fascinating fraud who called herself the Korean Paris Hilton.

The movie is at the very earliest stages of development, Brewer told The Commercial Appeal. He liked the story for “the hustle itself, how vast it was, and how easy it was for people to be blinded by the wealth and the appearance of wealth.”

Read John Beifuss' story here.

'House Crashers' on DIY Network Monday, Mar. 4

Fri - 01 Mar Written by Jon W Sparks

The DIY Network's House Crashers show has host and contractor Josh Temple following unsuspecting hardware store shoppers and surprising them with a remodeling project.

The show came to Memphis and was assisted by the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission.

Here's the program description for the episode — titled "Rustic Memphis Attic Hideaway" — that can be seen on the DIY Network on March 4 at 10:30 p.m. and three hours later at 1:30 a.m.: "An unfinished attic in Memphis is transformed into a rustic getaway for these homeowners. Once exposed walls and plywood floors becomes a place to lounge with a custom hanging bed, a hidden television, white oak flooring and a built in bookcase. Plus, host and licensed contractor Josh Temple takes it above and beyond with a sleek desk build, modern skylight and charming ceiling treatment."

For more info on the show, go here.

Wide-ranging Film Forum Mar. 21-24

Fri - 01 Mar Written by Jon W Sparks

The Second Annual Film Forum takes place March 21-24 at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute in Morrilton, Ark., about 200 miles west of Memphis.

The event is for actors, directors, producers, technicians, and students to participate in intensive workshops with film-industry insiders. It's also of interest to film enthusiasts who will hear enlightening discussions, interviews, performances, and have the opportunity to observe the workshops.

Several Hollywood insiders - directors, screenwriters, actors and acting coaches - will be there sharing their vast knowledge of the industry. Costs are quite reasonable.

For a detailed list of events, speakers, entertainment, pricing and registration info, go here.

Auditions Mar. 14 for 'So You Think You Can Dance'

Fri - 01 Mar Written by Jon W Sparks

Hoofers listen up: So You Think You Can Dance is coming to the Orpheum on March 14 to audition dancers who want to get on the show.

The Fox Network show is working with the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission.

Dancers can be no younger than 18 or older than 30 by registration day. Registration begins at 8 a.m. that day and auditioners should be available for three days.

For more infomation, go here.

filmmemphis.org

Welcome to the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission

Brewer's new project: 'Gangster Princess'

'House Crashers' on DIY Network Monday, Mar. 4

Wide-ranging Film Forum Mar. 21-24

Auditions Mar. 14 for 'So You Think You Can Dance'

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