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NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty today announced board appointments for the Tennessee Film, Entertainment & Music Commission (TFEMC).  The TFEMC board represents entertainment industries across the state in music, film and television. 

“This distinguished group of industry professionals brings broad experience and unique perspectives to the board and will help us continue to grow Tennessee’s entertainment industry,” Haslam said. “I’m excited to welcome them, and I appreciate their commitment and willingness to serve as we attempt to expand on the incredible industry talent and infrastructure already in place.”

NASHVILLE – The Screen Gems feature film Country Strong opens in theaters nationwide today, January 07, 2011. The project was filmed in Tennessee and stars Oscar-winner Gwyneth Paltrow, country music superstar Tim McGraw, Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl) and Garrett Hedlund (Tron: Legacy, Friday Night Lights).

NASHVILLE - Of the forty-one songs in contention for a nomination for the 83rd Academy Awards® Original Song category, two films shot in Tennessee represent three of those songs.  Both projects participated in the Tennessee Film/TV Incentive Program and utilized Tennessee music, facilities and talent.  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the potential nominees last week.

"Deadline" set to shoot in middle Tennessee first quarter 2011

Access to the Tennessee Production Directory, which provides online access to Tennessee's film/tv industry professionals and resources state-wide, was interrupted by the power outage at the William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower that occurred on Tuesday, December 14, 2010.   State workers were evacuated after a sprinkler system pipe burst and impacted power in the buildings.

EVENT DATE CHANGE!!!! PLEASE TAKE NOTE!!!!
 
Production Directory participants! Due to the overwhelming response and expressed need for everyone in the production directory to network, the date of the FILM/TV NETWORKING EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO DECEMBER 7TH.

As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the TN Film, Entertainment & Music Commission (TFEMC) will be having an industry networking event.  This event will give those listed in the TN Pro

“Blue Like Jazz” is currently filming in the Nashville area and is looking for extras on Monday November 1, 2010 and Tuesday, November 2, 2010.