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This year's Indie Memphis Film Festival easily broke attendance records, say event organizers who released final figures this week.
The 15th annual festival, held Nov. 1-4 at various Midtown venues, attracted a record 11,028 fans of independent cinema. The previous record of about 8,000 festivalgoers was set in 2011.
For more, read The Commercial Appeal story here.
Movie, television and related companies contributed more than $1 million to the local economy during the 2011-2012 fiscal year, according to the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission's annual production report.
Read John Beifuss' story in The Commercial Appeal here that details what was reported to the Commission board Wednesday.
The story says: "Television producers were the biggest spenders, contributing more than $307,000 — an amount that on its own covers the $300,000 Film Commisson budget, contributed equally by Memphis and Shelby County government. Among the 21 programs that shot in Memphis or were based in Memphis while shooting segments in Mississippi and Arkansas were TLC's What Not to Wear, the Food Network's Restaurant: Impossible, Fox's America's Most Wanted and Comedy Central's The Colbert Report."
"Even in years with major feature films, TV has always been our meat and potatoes," said Linn Sitler, film commissioner.
There will be a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission on Wed., Nov. 28 at noon at Malco's Studio on the Square Theater (2105 Court Ave.).
The GSN TV show "The American Bible Challenge" is looking for contestants in Memphis.
This Thursday, producers of the quiz show will hold casting sessions 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Doubletree by Hilton Hotel at 185 Union Ave.
To apply, go to GSNTV.com, call 323-860-6703 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for instructions.
The show, hosted by Jeff Foxworthy, will have its second season starting next year. Teams of three compete to win money for a charity.
Contestants on the hourlong game show should have a strong knowledge of the Bible, a competitive spirit and great personal testimonies.
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