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The new Southern Hollywood

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For decades, Hollywood has set up shop in the South. But in recent years, the industry has undergone some major changes. Today, tax breaks are bringing a flood of blockbuster franchises, hit TV shows and lots and lots of cash to the region. And each state has to adapt to stay in the game.

Featuring:

  • Jonas Pate, filmmaker and co-creator of Netflix's Outer Banks
  • Guy Gaster, director of the North Carolina Film Office
  • Jewel Wicker, host of WABE's

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  • You can find a transcript of this episode here.
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Jerad Walker is ¼ª²ÊÍøÍøվ’s editor of narrative audio and podcasts. He joined the station in 2022 after nearly a decade at Oregon Public Broadcasting.
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