Commission Board Member Meeting

Commission Board Member Meeting

There will be a meeting of the board of The Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 12 noon at Malco’s Studio on the Square Theater.

COMMISSION BOARD MEMBER MEETING WEDNESDAY JANUARY 13, 2021

THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE MEMPHIS & SHELBY
COUNTY FILM AND TELEVISION COMMISSION ON
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 13, 2021 AT 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
VIA ZOOM. 

If you are interested in attending the meeting, please email hello@filmmemphis.org to register.

COMMISSION BOARD MEMBER MEETING 3-30-2022

COMMISSION BOARD MEMBER MEETING 3-30-2022

There will be a meeting of the board of The Memphis & Shelby Co. Film and Television Commission on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at noon at Malco’s Studio on the Square Theatre (2105 Court Ave.)

RENOWNED CASTING DIRECTOR RHAVYNN DRUMMER TO LEAD MEMPHIS & SHELBY COUNTY  FILM AND TELEVISION COMMISSION AUDITIONING WORKSHOP

RENOWNED CASTING DIRECTOR RHAVYNN DRUMMER TO LEAD MEMPHIS & SHELBY COUNTY FILM AND TELEVISION COMMISSION AUDITIONING WORKSHOP

A rare career-changing opportunity is coming for as many as 25 local experienced, trained actors who want to take their careers to the next level - high-paying principal and supporting film/tv roles! Renowned casting director Rhavynn Drummer will be in Memphis March 21st to lead an all-day workshop in advanced auditioning techniques. Drummer, whose casting credits include projects with Tyler Perry Studios, BET, YouTube Red, and OWN, will work with the advanced class from 10 am- 5 pm.

WE DID IT!! NBC's "BLUFF CITY LAW" TO SHOOT SERIES IN MEMPHIS!!!!

MEMPHIS, TN-- Tuesday, June 4, 2019—NBC announced today that it will be filming its new drama series “Bluff City Law” in Memphis, Tenn., and around Shelby County. Filming will begin in July with several hundred cast and crew on location. The series will premiere in September on Mondays at 10 p.m. ET/PT, 9 p.m. CT. “We welcome NBC’s ‘Bluff City Law’ to Memphis and are excited about the opportunity to highlight our state’s entertainment industry,” said Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee. “This project will bring high-quality jobs to the area, and I’m hopeful the show will have a long and successful run in Tennessee.” “Welcome home, ‘Bluff City Law!’ This is a tremendous opportunity to showcase our city every week on the national stage starting this fall,” said Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland. “I’m very excited about having the show filmed here and am even more thrilled about the economic implications it will have. Many thanks to all those involved to make this happen.” “More great news for Memphis and Shelby County with ‘Bluff City Law’ shooting right here in the Bluff City,” said Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris. “This is a great opportunity to show off the talented men and women in the local film scene and our famous hospitality. I look forward to the partnership and shots of our one-of-a-kind skyline.” “Memphis can’t be duplicated and authenticity is the heart of this city that moves to its own beat. Viewers will get to see that with ‘Bluff City Law’ shooting on location in our vibrant city, which was visited by nearly 12 million travelers last year,” said Kevin Kane, President/CEO, Memphis Tourism. “Memphis Tourism views this as an opportunity to leverage this visibility to grow new visitor demand and the visitor economy while creating unique awareness for our travel destination to millions of viewers on a weekly basis.” “Bluff City’ Law has found its rightful home in Memphis,” said Reid Dulberger, President/CEO, Economic Development Growth Engine. “The show will mean hundreds of jobs for Memphis film production crews and increased revenues for local business. It will also be a greater advertising tool for the community.” Mayor Jim Strickland Working to improve the quality of life for all Memphians, every day. memphistn.gov “The verdict is in. Bringing a truly great NBC primetime weekly series to Memphis is the highlight of our history as a film and television city,” said Linn Sitler, Memphis and Shelby County Film Commissioner. “Here’s to the brilliant and long future of ‘Bluff City Law.’” “NBC continues to set the standard for great American television programming,” said Bob Raines, Executive Director of the Tennessee Entertainment Commission. “Our partnership with NBC and Universal Television and their decision to locate the Bluff City Law series in Memphis will create significant opportunities for our creative class and businesses impacted by the film and entertainment industry.”

WE NEED YOU! KEEP "BLUFF CITY LAW" FILMING IN TENNESSEE

WE NEED YOU! KEEP "BLUFF CITY LAW" FILMING IN TENNESSEE

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Want the series shot in Memphis? In Tennessee? Write your state leaders - just say you want the series here! Jobs! Tourism! Weekly primetime network commercial for Memphis! $55 million in-state spend per season!! Please write: Governor Bill Lee: Bill.Lee@TN.gov; Deputy Governor Lang Wiseman (from Memphis!): Lang.Wiseman@TN.gov; Commissioner Bob Rolfe: Bob.Rolfe@TN.gov and Commissioner Stuart McWhorter: Stuart.Mcwhorter@TN.gov

The Commission and Indie Memphis Partner with Memphis in May for a Salute to Made-In- Memphis Cinema

Join Us As We Salute Made In Memphis Cinema during Memphis in May. Each week during the month of May, take a look back at some of the Commission-assisted features and short films that helped shaped the Memphis film community -- Filmmakers at every screening for a special Q&A.

May 1st “Hustle & Flow” Malco’s Paradiso Theatre 7pm - with Craig Brewer and Al Kapone

May 8th “The Firm” Malco’s Paradiso Theatre 7pm - with Producer Michael Hausman

May 13th “N-Secure” Malco’s Studio on the Square 7pm with the Filmakers

May 21st Indie Memphis’ Micro Cinema “Memphis Women in Film” Crosstown Theater 4:30pm

May 22nd “Superstarlet A.D.” Malco’s Studio on the Square Theatre 7pm with Director Mike McCarthy

May 29th “Forty Shades of Blue” Malco’s Ridgeway Cinema Grill 7pm with Director Ira Sachs