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| What’s Happening in the South Dakota Film Office |
(posted Apr 17, 2007) |
Recent projects taking place in the South Dakota Film Office
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PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Film Office has seen many new changes in the last few months. Below is an update on some of the recent projects.
• There is a new face in the South Dakota Film Office; Lesa Jarding began her role as Film & Media Relations Representative for the South Dakota Office of Tourism on January 24. Prior to joining the Office of Tourism, Jarding worked part-time at KELO-TV in Sioux Falls while attending South Dakota State University in Brookings.
• Lesa Jarding and Wanda Romkema, South Dakota Office of Tourism, attended the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) Locations Trade Show in Santa Monica, Calif., April 12-14, 2007. While at the show, Jarding and Romkema met with producers, directors, production managers, writers, location managers and others interested in shooting on-location in South Dakota.
• Beginning in mid-April, Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films will be in the Black Hills to film parts of the all-new adventure film, “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” starring Nicolas Cage, Jon Voight, Helen Mirren, Harvey Keitel, Ed Harris, Diane Kruger and Justin Bartha. “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” is the sequel to the hit 2004 film.
• Updates are currently taking place at www.FilmSD.com. The South Dakota Film Office is looking for all crew & service listings across the state. Visit www.FilmSD.com to check out your listing or add a new one today. For questions regarding listings contact the South Dakota Film Office at (605) 773-3301 or FilmSD@state.sd.us.
• The South Dakota Film Office is working on compiling a list of film festivals across the state. Information regarding film festivals is being accepted at FilmSD@state.sd.us.
• Throughout the next few months Lesa Jarding will be on the road visiting various locations across South Dakota. Jarding will also meet with people in the film industry across South Dakota. If you’d like her to visit you call (605) 773-3301 or FilmSD@state.sd.us.
The South Dakota Film Office, a component of the South Dakota Department of Tourism and State Development, was formed in 1989 to provide the following services:
• locate sites and/or resources to match script requirements and package those locations in a visual presentation
• act as a liaison between filmmakers and public/private domains to secure filming locations
• provide information on various production needs such as lodging, food services, labor, props, transportation and state laws and guidelines
The efforts of the South Dakota Film Office, a component of the South Dakota Department of Tourism and State Development, are part of Goal 1 of the 2010 initiative to double visitor spending in South Dakota. The Office of Tourism serves under the direction of Richard Benda, Secretary of the Department of Tourism and State Development.
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Contact:
Lesa Jarding
(605) 773-3301
lesa.jarding@state.sd.us |
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