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Live Show Recording

The Empowerment

EDUCATE, EXPAND, ENCOURAGE

SUMMIT

Thursday, March, 27th 

5:30 pm- 7:30 pm

Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about film's economic impact and its connection to hundreds of jobs while networking with stakeholders and decision-makers from the Central PA region, including, but not limited to, local and state government, tourism offices, small businesses & supportive services, and the filmmaking community at large.

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FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS

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Johntrae Williams
Central PA
Film Commissioner

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Derek Dienner
Producer
"Brave the Dark"
Lancaster, PA

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Nate Deen
Producer
"Brave the Dark"
Lancaster, PA

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Gino Pesi
Pennsylvania

Film Commissioner

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Brandon Keeton
Producer
"Turbo Cola"

Harrisburg, PA

Luke Covert
Director
"Turbo Cola"

Harrisburg, PA

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Doug Henderson
Producer
"Maybe We Should"
York, PA

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Join In On The
Movement!

Discover how emerging opportunities for filmmakers are shaping and enhancing our regional culture

Thursday, March 27th 
5:30 pm- 7:30 pm

JPL Studios
471 JPL Wick Dr.
Harrisburg, PA 17111
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Empowerment Summit 2025
Empowerment Summit 2025
Mar 27, 2025, 5:30 PM
JPL Studios
Igniting the Future of Film Production in Central PA! Welcome to an exhilarating journey into the heart of Central Pennsylvania's film production landscape! This is an invitation for regional stakeholders to discover the groundbreaking advancements that are reshaping our creative industry.
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Film Set

AGENDA

Networking/ Open House

(5:30 pm)

 

Programming

(6:00 pm)

  • Intro of Film Commission and it's milestones

  • A word from our Legislators

  • Impact report from Gino

  • Testimonials

    • A word from our Central PA Qualified Stages*

      • JPL

      • Rock Lititz

      • Triode

      • TC Shadowlight

    • A word from Central PA film Projects  that received Tax Credits

      • Derek Dienner/ Nate Deen - "Brave the Dark"- Lancaster, PA

      • Doug Henderson- "Maybe We Should"- York, PA

      • Brandon Keeton/ Luke Covert- "Turbo Cola"- Harrisburg, PA

  • Join Crewvie/ Get connected

  • Importance of support for  "T" Zone 5% uplift outside 

Networking/ Open House

(7:00 pm- 7:30 pm)

*Qualified stages allow an additional 5% for productions receiving a PA film tax credit

1701 N 3rd St. 

Harrisburg, PA 17102

717-298-0117

info@FilmCentralPA.com

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The Central Pennsylvania Film Commission (CPFC) is a program of the Film Arts, Culture & Tourism Specialist (FACTS), a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization. Your support of CPFC helps us meet our mission to create a sustainable space for arts programming that can serve chronically under-resourced communities.

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Johntrae Williams

Film Commissioner

DeAnna Williams

Production Liaison 

 

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