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Christopher Crane

Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Investments

Lights, Camera, Inaction! Arkansas Film Rebates on Hold Until Study Data Comes In

The next few weeks could be a turning point for Arkansas’ growing TV and filmmaking industry, and an economic impact study due in mid-March could plot the future of state incentives. read more >
The once-elegant Hotel Pines on Main Street in Pine Bluff is being tested for renovation. The nonprofit Pine Bluff Rising bought the property for one dollar, but has committed $300,000 for pumping out the basement, shoring up columns and fixing the roof to see if the hotel can be saved.
Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Construction

Zombies Beware: Pine Bluff Is Rising

A growing army of developers and investors are on a mission of revitalization for the city of Pine Bluff. read more >
Gary Newton, left, along with Daniel Campbell, center, and Graham Gordy go over the script for their feature film “Antiquities,” which filmed primarily in Arkansas.
Education / Government & Politics / Investments

Tax Credits Help Little Rock Company Raise $1.25M for Movies

Gary Newton hopes "Antiquities," which filmed primarily in North Little Rock, will be the first in a string of movies to come out of the startup film production company he created with Graham Gordy and Daniel Campbell. read more >
Bret Bielema
Tourism

Bielema, Hollywood Actor Among Keynote Speakers at Governor’s Conference on Tourism

Razorbacks football coach Bret Bielema and Andrew McCarthy, a Hollywood actor, producer and travel writer, are the opening and closing keynote speakers at the the 40th annual gathering of members from Arkansas’ tourism industry next month in Rogers. read more >
Christopher Crane
Government & Politics / Media & Marketing / Tourism

Christopher Crane On the Incentives To Film in Arkansas

Since August 2007, Christopher Crane has been the state film commissioner, overseeing the promotion, recruitment and development of the state’s film industry by marketing Arkansas to a national and international film clientele. As film commissioner, he also is responsible for the statewide Digital Product & Motion Picture Incentive Program. read more >