New Hampshire Appeals to Independent Moviemakers

By Andre Ward
URL: http://www.moviemaker.com/locations/article/new_hampshire_film_office_20080125/
With New York and Boston getting most of the ink and accolades in mainstream and independent film, it's easy to watch hidden treasures slip by the wayside. But for many moviemakers, New Hampshire offers a range of cultural and geographic possibilities. The state understands that its attraction lies in its New England vistas—wide lakes, stretches of farmland, seacoasts—and doesn't go overboard in promotions. New Hampshire Film and Television Office film specialist Matthew Newton loves his state the way it is, and talks to MM about the possibilities for the future.