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Commission approves $10,000 America250 grant resolution; Equity Films pitches regional film commission and festival growth
Summary
The board approved a $10,000 America250 grant resolution for an October 2025 commemorative event; Chairwoman Ferguson updated the board on Equity Films’ festival growth and requested county support for regional film commission discussions to attract economic activity.
The board approved a resolution authorizing application for a $10,000 North Carolina America250 grant to support an October 2025 event commemorating Bertie’s Black and Native patriots. Staff asked for a signed resolution to meet the grant deadline and the board approved the request by voice vote.
Chairwoman Ferguson updated the board on Equity Films, the local film festival and programming initiative. She said the festival has grown substantially — citing dozens of film submissions and out‑of‑area judges — and that film activity can support community and economic development. Ferguson asked whether the county would consider hosting a meeting of eight nearby counties to discuss forming a regional film commission; she said the activity could attract state film‑industry spending and help capture tourism dollars.
Commissioners thanked Ferguson and asked staff to follow up on logistics. The board instructed staff to return a signed resolution for the America250 grant and to consider the request for regional coordination.
