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County outlines film‑permitting process, fees and role in supporting local industry

New Hanover County Board of Commissioners · January 27, 2026
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Manager’s‑office liaison Tim Buckley briefed commissioners on how New Hanover County issues film permits for county property, noted a roughly 1,000‑job local film footprint and said 2025 saw lower activity tied to stronger incentive programs overseas.

Tim Buckley, who serves in the manager’s office as the county’s liaison to the film industry, described New Hanover County’s film‑permitting process and its economic benefit to the region. "We own a lot of picturesque property... we do not require productions to obtain a permit if they are looking to film on privately owned property or other public property," Buckley said,…

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