Arts & Culture

West coast cutaway

Only four states have no sales tax besides New Hampshire, and one of them, Oregon, has found a creative approach to promoting a stronger film industry. Theirs doesn’t need a production incentive supported by levying from consumer purchases, something Granite State entertainment sector figures have pondered workarounds for here.

REDC announces arts and culture business competition

The Regional Economic Development Center (REDC) announces an Arts and Culture Business Competition, the third in the THRIVE Competition Series, a collection of business challenges that will provide money and momentum to help growing small businesses thrive in New Hampshire. To commemorate its 30th anniversary, REDC will award a total of $30,000 in grant prizes throughout the four competitions.

Shot on location

Portsmouth-based filmmaker Chris Stinson, owner of Live Free or Die Films, was involved in the production of "The Holdovers," which he says he wishes could’ve been made locally. But when movie crews look toward the northeast, the Granite State isn’t in their sights.