502 Film

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6 projects were approved in yesterday’s KEDFA meeting for Kentucky’s film tax incentive!

502 Film is excited to represent Louisville, KY at next month’s American Film Market in Las Vegas!

Are you or someone you know attending AFM and want to hear more about Kentucky’s 30-35% refundable tax credit? Visit the link below to schedule a time to meet or come visit our booth in the View Lounge at the Palms.

calendly.com/502film/american-film-market?month=2024-11

Please spread the word with anyone you know attending. We would love to connect!

Women In Film KY is happy to connect their network of professionals with hirers from across the state that are ready to meet you. Join them for ‘Networking On Purpose’ - bringing a resume or buisness card is encouraged.

Save the date. Invite a pal.
Tuesday • October 15th • 7pm
Gravely Brewing
514 Baxter Ave

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7 projects were approved in today’s KEDFA meeting for Kentucky’s film tax incentive!

502 Film is 3 years old today!

In those 3 years we have spoken to hundreds of production companies about our incentives and pitched our exceptional crew, vendors, and locations. We have promoted our city at Sundance, TIFF and the American Film Market, put on PA and departmental trainings, formed partnerships with our city and tourism officials, and we are excited about growing our organization and our industry even more.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us in our first 3 years!

We appreciate the producers who utilize and trust our information and referrals. We love our beautiful city and our community - especially the crew and vendors who are on our database and the people who take our classes. Thank you for trusting us and our commitment to you!

Cheers to letting us play, grow and work alongside all of you! We can’t wait to show you what’s next ❤️

Louisville's run as a finalist to be the future home of the Sundance Film Festival may be over but our momentum is not.

60+ of the finest individuals representing Louisville's arts, cultural and environmental orgs, education, civil rights and politics came together in a fashion I have never experienced to put our city's bid on the map. I am proud of what we achieved together over these past 6 months, excited for the continued growth of our film economy and know this is not the end for potential partnerships with Sundance in the future.

Thank you to everyone who supported this push, to everyone who got excited for it, to everyone who found new or increased pride in the city we call home. Our committee showed up to show off the very best of why we have so much to be proud of here.

Let's not feel down about not being the future home of this Festival. Let's celebrate what got us this far, what is growing here, what makes us SO FREAKING SPECIAL, and what we have coming up in the near future.

Onward - and now GO TEAM Film Cincinnati! Bring it home!

Sundance Sets Three Cities as Finalists for Future Home of Film Festival The roster includes Boulder, Colorado; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Salt Lake City/Park City, Utah, with the latter marking a move from the festival's central headquarters in Park City to the larger state capital.

Loved visiting 502 crew family on set for this Spectrum News 1 Kentucky piece❤️

Kentucky's film industry takes center stage The Kentucky Economic Development Board approved 13 new projects with total budgets of $40 million in July 2024, said the president of Louisville-based 502 Film.

https://airtable.com/apppdqtkVNtFxQJUn/shruBMiowoUris7Rj

✨Please show the Sundance Film Festival that you want them to come to Louisville in 2027 - and then share this post✨

We need your votes on this national poll to show your support for Louisville being the future home of the Sundance Film Festival. Please do the poll then share on socials far and wide.

https://www.indiewire.com/news/festivals/where-should-sundance-move-reader-poll-1235029543/

The 502 is the perfect future home of the SFF and we need our whole community to show their support!

Thank you!!

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13 projects were approved in today’s KEDFA meeting for Kentucky’s film tax incentive!

For those asking what’s next or how they can help with our attraction of the Sundance Film Festival ahead of their upcoming visit -

please complete this link because they are interested in knowing more about our community.

Please feel free to share this post or link far and wide!

https://tinyurl.com/LouisvilleSundance

Thank you!!

The top secret project I’ve been working on is out of the bag!

For the past 2+ months, I have worked alongside the Mayor, the Office of Arts + Creative Industries and the most incredible committee I could ever dreamed of. We get to make the news public right now that our city has been chosen as a finalist to be the future home of the Sundance Film Festival. We will be having a site visit from the Sundance Institute in the coming weeks to see what we already know - Louisville is the incredible place for artists and for film!

Excited to share more soon, but for now, we celebrate! 3p press announcement open to all at the Palace Theatre today at 3p.

Much love, Louisville. Thankful I have the space and place to do what I love with who I love in the city I love so much.

Sundance Reveals Six Possible Cities for 2027 Festival Location, Including Louisville and Cincinnati The 2027 Sundance Film Festival finalists are Park City/Salt Lake City, Utah, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Boulder, Colo., Louisville, Ky. and Santa Fe, N.M.

Excited to be a part of this TOMORROW with Canopy and Ben Sollee. Venue changed to Whirling Tiger to allow for more space as they have so many registrants.

Please join us for FREE! Open to all! ❤

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Join us for a captivating conversation at Canopy KY's upcoming event, "Canopy Presents: The Business of Art in Kentucky," moderated by musician Ben Sollee. Discover insights from local experts on navigating and thriving in Kentucky's vibrant creative economy. Our esteemed panelists include Buffalo Stille of Nappy Roots, Soozie Eastman of 502 Film, and Mo McKnight of Revelry Gallery. Gain valuable perspectives on the intersection of art, culture, and entrepreneurship in the Bluegrass State.
Don't miss this opportunity to engage with Kentucky's creative community and explore how art shapes our economy and society.
Admission is free, so reserve your spot today!

https://canopycertified-bloom.kindful.com/e/canopy-presents-the-business-of-art-in-kentucky- #?settingBatch=%2feventreg%2f

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12 projects were approved in today’s KEDFA meeting for Kentucky’s film tax incentive!

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7 projects - 5 features and 2 series - were approved in today’s KEDFA meeting for Kentucky’s film tax incentive!

One of those series has a budget of $17mm and is the largest of its kind to apply to film in our state!

It’s a big moment for KY🔥

is back at it again! New location bc of the great turnout last time!

Kentucky Film/TV Table Reads - in the “Eagle” room/back of Sports & Social

Date: Thu, Apr 25 • 7:00 PM EDT

Location: 427 South 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40202

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kentucky-filmtv-table-reads-in-the-eagle-roomback-of-sports-social-tickets-873957599707?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android

is moderating a panel presented by about how art shapes our economy and society featuring @502.film’s , Grammy-nominated musician .stille and owner of Mo McKnight Howe.

✨Register for free✨
https://canopycertified-bloom.kindful.com/e/canopy-presents-the-business-of-art-in-kentucky-

More info from Canopy:

Join us for a captivating conversation at Canopy KY’s upcoming event, “Canopy Presents: The Business of Art in Kentucky,” moderated by musician Ben Sollee. Discover insights from local experts on navigating and thriving in Kentucky’s vibrant creative economy. Our esteemed panelists include Buffalo Stille of Nappy Roots, Soozie Eastman of 502 Film, and Mo McKnight of Revelry Gallery. Gain valuable perspectives on the intersection of art, culture, and entrepreneurship in the Bluegrass State.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with Kentucky’s creative community and explore how art shapes our economy and society.

Admission is free, so reserve your spot today!

Proud moment for 502 Film! We are now official members of the Association of Film Commissioners International.

What does that mean exactly?

It means we ascribe to the best practices of the AFCI for representing, promoting and growing the film industry in our community. We are now a part of hundreds of commissions and organizations who help fuel economic growth and through the education and resources provided to its members, the AFCI will only help us continue to grow - as an organization and industry.

We will have access to marketing resources, educational seminars and the mutual support from other AFCI members to help us move what we are all building together in 502 to the next level.

Cheers to what we are all building together - equitably, sustainably and supportively. 502 Crew, we think you are the best of the best and we can’t wait to keep going and growing with you!

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Who will be at this year?

Excited to head to Austin for the world premieres of (Filmed in Louisville with majority local crew!) and Louisville native docu.

We’ll be connecting with prospective projects looking for the best location to film. It’s easy to shout about Louisville from the rooftops. We have the BEST incentive with the BEST crew, diverse locations and an ever-expanding roster of vendors and accommodations.

Hope to connect with some of you there!

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5 projects (and 635 local crew hires) approved in today’s KEDFA meeting for Kentucky’s film tax incentive!

On Saturday, March 2nd, we will be hosting a series of Dolly Grip Workshops led by Mike Rodia!

From mastering the art of camera movement to understanding the intricacies of dolly grip equipment, these workshops can help elevate your professional craft to the next level!

So, what are you waiting for? Dive into the world of a dolly grip and enhance your skills with this hands-on event!

Register by clicking the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dolly-grip-workshops-tickets-836340275277?aff=oddtdtcreator

Attention Lexington film family!

Join for their open house with Lexington’s Mayor to discuss the growing industry and connect with local creatives. RSVP to the email on the post by end of day Tuesday 2/20 if you can attend.