The Producer
6 Dec 2019
David Cress, producer of hit TV show Portlandia, explains how Oregon’s film industry has taken off and how it supports sectors all over the state.
In 2005 Oregon’s film industry generated approximately $5 million in revenue and supported 200 Oregon jobs. Today the sector generates $200 million and 5,000 jobs.
Shows like Portlandia and Grimm, along with movies such as Twilight have put Oregon on the map. Government incentives, combined with a strong local talent pool, continue to grow the industry.
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