![]() As a result, over half of the businesses in attendance were persuaded to join the directory. This experiential marketing technique boosted the WRFC’s brand credibility with the local business owners who were potentially hearing from them for the first time. At the brunch, small business owners heard testimony from their fellow community members about what being involved with the film industry has done for them. The WRFC recently hosted a brunch for local businesses not yet included in the directory. To a small business this small increase in daily orders can have a large impact on their yearly sales. Owner, Dana Cook, told Star News that she has begun receiving one to two film-related orders a day. ![]() Julia’s Florist has seen a jump in business since tapping into the film industry for sales. Strickland’s is not the only local business with a story like this. Strickland’s provided these blinds to the production company within two days of the order being placed. The blinds ordered were to resemble those used in the White House during President Abraham Lincoln’s term. Ward explained that it was Strickland’s production of a unique set of blinds that that paved the way for a promising business relationship with the film industry. We aren’t talking months or even weeks, we are talking about days. Local businesses such as Strickland’s Window Coverings have become a go-to for many productions because of their ability to keep up with the fast pace of the film industry’s demands. However, for many local small businesses the benefits of being included in the publication immensely outweigh the monetary commitment. Local businesses do have to apply and pay for their appearance in the directory. When movies or television shows begin their production in Wilmington, the WRFC provides them with a directory of local businesses. He provided us with a quick explanation of how the WRFC works with local businesses. To gain more insight into what community outreach WRFC is involved we spoke with one of their employees, Caleb Ward. EUE/Screen Gems Studios still create job opportunities for the Wilmington community today, and even offer UNCW film students the opportunity to improve their resume by guiding tour groups through the studio lot. From cast, crew, and extras to the creation of new organizations, such as the WRFC, Wilmington’s job market expanded immensely when the EUE/Screen Gems Studio set up shop in 1996. It should also be mentioned how many jobs EUE/Screen Gems Studio has helped create in our area. Through various strategic tactics as well as some unintentional local promotion, the film industry is a driving force behind many of the local businesses in Wilmington. ![]() These businesses not only help improve the Wilmington economy but they also are huge supporters of the local community. In the spirit of the holiday season, we decided this was the perfect opportunity to talk about one of Wilmington’s greatest treasures: EUE/Screen Gems Studios and Wilmington Regional Film Commission, Inc (WRFC). ![]()
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1/18/2024 11:13:07 am
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