Robin Williams Movie Filming In Nashville

Robin Williams

A new movie starring Robin Williams is filming in Nashville. The independent feature, Boulevard, was written by Douglas Soesbe and is being directed by Sundance award-winner Dito Montiel. The story centers around a devoted husband in a marriage of convenience who experiences a mid-life crisis and is forced to confront his secret life.

There is an open casting call tomorrow (May 16) from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Watkins College of Art, Design & Film. Details at facebook.com/onlocationcasting.

• • • • •

A report on the MPAA website lists the production incentives and economic impact of movie and TV production in each state. Members of the film community in Nashville note that production companies often choose to film in Georgia instead of Tennessee. Here’s a breakdown of the facts:

Tennessee
• The motion picture and television industry is responsible for 11,211 direct jobs and $552.3 million in wages in Tennessee.
• During 2010 and 2011, 14 movies and four television series filmed in the state.
• Production Incentive: Tennessee offers a two incentive programs for a total possible rebate of 32 percent of qualified spending, including a cash rebate equal to 17 percent of qualified spending and a rebate of 15 percent of all qualified expenditures, including promotion and advertising, if the production company establishes its headquarters in Tennessee.

Georgia
• The motion picture and television industry is responsible for 22,843 direct jobs and $1.3 billion in wages in Georgia.
• During 2011, 24 movies and 25 TV series filmed in the state. During 2010, 24 movies and 30 TV series filmed in the state.
• Production Incentive: The 2008 Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act grants to qualified productions a transferable income tax credit of 20 percent of all in-state costs for film and television investments of $500,000 or more. An additional 10 percent tax credit is awarded to approved projects that embed a Georgia Entertainment Promotional logo within the titles or credits of each production.