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KYW's Regional Affairs Council

The film-making business is focusing on our region. But is it just a passing fad, or will it be the area's next significant industry? Right now, the film industry is desperate for talent -- especially those who work behind the cameras.

What will the region's growing film industry mean for the economy of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley?

Scouting Locations for Movie and TV Shoots
Not only does the location have to fit the script, one expert says, it also has to accommodate all the equipment -- including huge tractor-trailers.

Is Philadelphia Ready For a New Industry?
With the movie industry coming to the Philadelphia area in force thanks to the Pennsylvania movie-making tax incentive, do we have what it takes to be fully competitive with other cities? Philadelphia-born actor-producer Leo Rossi says maybe.

Other Stuff Besides Cameras and Scenery
Although tax credits and historic scenery are part of this region's allure to moviemakers, facilities and services are critical for the industry to take hold here.

Making Our City Even More Famous
Sometimes a location where a movie is filmed sees an economic benefit -- such as a boost in tourism -- long after the motion picture goes to DVD.

Managing The Flow of Traffic For All
Traffic sometimes comes to a halt in Philadelphia -- literally -- when the film industry decides to set up shop here. The Philadelphia Police Department tries to keep things running smoothly.

So You Want to Be in Show Business!
If you're looking to catch the rising tide of jobs in the film industry, it's a mixed bag of opportunities. Lots of people want to be actors, but most of the jobs available are behind the camera.

Real Philadelphia vs. Reel Philadelphia
From The Philadelphia Story to Rocky, the region has been portrayed in film and on TV many times, often at a distance. A few skyline shots and exteriors, and the rest is Hollywood. But when Philadelphia appears in film, the area's economic boosters hope it also appeals.

The Payback from Pennsylvania's Tax Credits
Governor Ed Rendell believes the level of production activity in Pennsylvania vindicates his push for state film tax credits.

Feeding the Film Industry
Lights, camera, smorgasbord! Area catering businesses are benefiting from all the filming going on in our area.

Philadelphia's Vast Talent Pool of Actors
Not all actors leave Philadelphia for greener pastures. And there's a lot of talent right here in the City of Brotherly Love.

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Philly Actors
Not all actors leave Philadelphia for greener pastures. As KYW's Hadas Kuznits reports, there's a lot of talent right here in the city of brotherly love. (1:18)

Movie Food
Lights, camera, schmorgasboard. KYW's John McDevitt reports area catering businesses are benefiting from all the filming going on in the area. (1:12)

Tax Credits
Gov. Rendell believes the level of production activity in Pennsylvania vindicates his push for state film tax credits. KYW harrisburg bureau chief Tony Romeo reports. (1:14)

Reel vs. Real
When Philadelphia appears in film, the area's economic boosters hope it "appeals" also. KYW's John Ostapkovich reports. (1:03)

Breaking Into The Industry
If you're looking to catch the rising tide of jobs in the film industry, it's a mixed bag of opportunities. KYW's John Ostapkovich reports. (1:06)

Movie Traffic
Traffic comes to a halt in Philadelphia when the film industry decides to set up shop here literally. KYW's Hadas Kuznits reports. (1:07)

Location , Location, Location
Sometimes a location where a movie is filmed in Philadelphia sees the economic benefits long after the motion picture goes to dvd. KYW's John McDevitt explains. (1:10)

Movie Making Facilities
Although tax credits and historic scenery are part of this region's allure to moviemakers, facilities and services are critical. KYW's John Ostapkovich reports.(00:58)

Are We Ready?
With "Hollywood" coming to the Phila. area in force thanks to the PA moive making tax insentive. Do we have what it takes to be fully competive with other cities? KYW'S John McDevitt reports .(1:04)

Movie Logistics
When it comes to filming in Philadelphia, there's a lot of set-up work and reasons why it seems to take up so much space and closes so many streets. KYW's Hadas Kuznits reports: (1:08)