Connecting the Film Industry to Appalachia
Make Connections
Our goal is to make connections in the community to create partnerships for our programs.
Awareness
Promote the film industry as a viable option to further diversify the workforce.
Training
We will educate and train the community to pursue film careers.
Gear Rental
We want to establish a rental vault used to empower story tellers.
The WV Film Tax credit was reinstated in 2022. The $50,000 threshold and 31% tax rebate makes West Virginia one of the most competitive states in the country for filming. The state has already seen over 80 inquiries and has several projects being filmed. Read more here.
Connecting Appalachia to the film industry
Film Futures Foundation will connect Appalachia to the film industry through trainings and gear rentals to allow everyone access to tell their story,
Connecting the film industry to Appalachia
Provide resources to get the people of Appalachia found by filmmakers looking for resources in the region.
Funding Needs
Our current priorities are obtaining funding for our camera rental vault to put more gear into peoples hands to start telling their story. Next we need to secure funding for our training programs to show the film industry coming here we are ready to help them make films.
News
- Horror Lighting WorkshopWe had a great time with Sam Hodge with Cinesavage Films. He and his wife Johnna showed the group some… Read more: Horror Lighting Workshop
- Beginners Lighting TrainingWe had our first lighting training and it was a huge success. Matt Napier of Matt Napier Film and Photo… Read more: Beginners Lighting Training
- Mountaineer Media Podcast AppearanceAshley and Justin made an appearance on the Mountaineer Media Podcast and give information on why the 501c3 was formed… Read more: Mountaineer Media Podcast Appearance
- Economic DevelopmentDear Appalachia, The phrase, “economic diversification” can be confusing, intimidating and even scary at times. We hear your concerns, and… Read more: Economic Development
Upcoming Trainings
Boom and Sound
Announcement coming soon!
Tr-State Film Club
We are happy to announce a new film club that is for the community. Tri-State Film Club has it’s first meeting on Jan 20 so checkout the Facebook page to get involved!