Pike County Film Commission to create resource directory

PIKE COUNTY, PA — The Pike County Film Commission is seeking local talent and resources for film and video production in the county. The film commission, formed last year as a project of the Pike County Visitors Bureau, is working with the Black Bear Film Festival, the Pennsylvania Film Commission and others to promote Pike County as a location for television and film work.

“Pike County was a haven for filmmaking in the early 1900s, because of its extraordinary natural beauty and proximity to New York. We’re seeking to revitalize industry interest,” said Laurie McEvoy, who chairs the film commission. McEvoy, who is also the marketing director at Woodloch, is working with the Black Bear Film Festival, the Pennsylvania Film Office and others to raise Pike County’s profile within the industry.

“The influx of population into Pike has brought talented people from the film industry, including actors, cinematographers, production designers, set designers and other necessary components to professional production. The film commission has undertaken the task of creating a comprehensive directory of these resources to make it even more attractive to bring production work—and jobs—to Pike County,” said Sean Strub, Pike County Visitors Bureau president.

The Pike County Film Commission’s resource directory will include those with skills or talents related to film production. Designers, actors, construction workers, caterers, location scouts, animal trainers, lodging providers, hair stylists and others are encouraged to participate. Submissions from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania are welcome and the listings are free.

Send your name, services provided, address, phone and email to woodmark@woodloch.com, or mail to Pike Film/PCVB, PO Box 1015, 201 West Harford Street (The Historic Milford Schoolhouse) Milford, PA 18337, or call 570/296-1717 for more information.