Comments by cgould
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Posted on October 22 at 2:22 p.m.
To be most successful in marketing Natchez, you need to meet with Ward Emling of the Mississippi Film Commission in Jackson.
He knows what he is doing, has many contacts and has been involved in working with films and television shows in Natchez, so he knows it well. There is a "Film Location" event every year in Los Angeles, where the state film commissions showcase their areas. Perhaps you could work in conjuction with Ward to better showcase Natchez.
Also, form a website, where a film producer/location manager could further look into location possibilites, complete with photos, city incentives, and contact people. Actors, carpenters, animal wranglers, etc. could post their bios so more Natchez people would be hired.
Also, there are many Natchez natives who work in the film industry in Los Angeles. Do some research and get them on board. I myself, used to work at The Samuel Goldwyn Company, and I never knew about any Natchez events in Los Angeles, except for one a long time ago put on by Tony Byrne.
Form a Natchez Film Commission Committee, make a plan and meet with Ward. The website is visitmississippi.org
By the way, several films in Natchez had nothing to do with the Civil War or the Civil Rights movement. Think commercial locations, too!!
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Posted on October 31 at 10:44 a.m.
Congratulations! Well done.
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