{"id":379995,"date":"2022-11-21T06:06:06","date_gmt":"2022-11-20T20:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=379995"},"modified":"2022-11-21T06:06:06","modified_gmt":"2022-11-20T20:06:06","slug":"film-studio-seen-as-move-to-diversify-economy-further","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/film-studio-seen-as-move-to-diversify-economy-further\/","title":{"rendered":"Film studio seen as move to diversify economy further"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bartley Jackson, middle, announced that Hollywood movie producer Brad Krevoy will set up shop in the CNMI during a\u00a0Rotary Club of Saipan meeting last Tuesday\u00a0at the\u00a0Regency Ballroom in the Hyatt Regency Saipan.\u00a0(LEIGH GASES)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In a move that he describes as another way to diversify the CNMI economy while also boosting the CNMI\u2019s image abroad, Gov. Ralph DLG Torres is touting this week\u2019s visit by movie producer Brad Krevoy, who is reportedly planning to set up shop in the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n

An Office of the Governor news release confirmed that Krevoy will be coming to Saipan this week, stating that \u201cKrevoy is set to create a film industry in the CNMI by developing a movie studio, creating new jobs for local residents, and producing a minimum of 20 motion pictures during the next five years.\u201d<\/p>\n

Northern Marianas College will be hosting a meet and greet with Krevoy at the Hafa Adai Roasting Company Cafe in T-Galleria today, Nov. 21, from 6pm to 8pm.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to thank Mr. Krevoy for accepting my invitation and taking the time to visit the CNMI. I also want to express my gratitude for his interest in wanting to help diversify the CNMI\u2019s industries, as he would be bringing his experience and expertise to the Marianas to develop a film industry based here,\u201d said Torres in the Office of the Governor news release.<\/p>\n

Torres said he has always advocated for the diversification \u201cof our industries here in the CNMI for our economy and for our people. Not only will Mr. Krevoy\u2019s investment in a film industry in the CNMI benefit our local existing and aspiring filmmakers, as well as generate revenue for our government and expand job opportunities for our entire community, but it will also positively impact and boost our tourism industry because of the exposure the CNMI will receive from films made here in our beautiful islands,\u201d stated Torres.<\/p>\n

Bridge Capital, LLC vice president Bartley Jackson spoke about Krevoy\u2019s visit and plans during the Rotary\u00a0Club of Saipan\u2019s meeting last Tuesday at the Hyatt Regency Saipan.<\/p>\n

Jackson said that part of Krevoy\u2019s plans is to train a resident film crew in the art of picture making, editing, just the nuts and bolts of how to make a movie.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHe’s in discussions currently with NMC president [Dr.] Galvin [Deleon Guerrero], regarding the creation of a film study curriculum at NMC for those in the Commonwealth interested in the production side and performance side of filmmaking,\u201d Jackson added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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