Memphis may not be Hollywood just yet but there have been a string of movies shot here and there is a growing community of filmmakers here, most notably Craig Brewer -- Hustle & Flow, Black Snake Moan.
In addition to local filmmakers, big time Hollywood productions are increasingly being based here. Going back over the years: The Firm, The Client, The People Versus Larry Flint, Great Balls of Fire, Walk the Line, Elizabethtown, 21 Grams, Forty Shades of Blue, Castaway, Hustle & Flow, Black Snake Moan and The Rainmaker have all been shot here in Memphis.
The latest movie to be shot in Memphis is Nothing but the Truth. Shooting is set to begin here in Memphis in mid October. Nothing but the Truth is a political thriller and stars Matt Dillon, Kate Beckinsale, Alan Alda, David Schwimmer and Vera Farmiga. It will be directed by Rod Lurie, who's latest film is Resurrecting the Champ. According to published reports, many of the actors for the film will be local and the production will hire mostly local folks.
Memphis is a creative town full of creative people. We're best known for our musicians but our film industry is also there and growing. As a kid I stood in line for hours to be an extra in Great Balls of Fire. Nothing but the Truth gives Memphians to be extras, speaking parts and production crew members. Plus, there's a great chance of running into Matt Dillon or Kate Beckinsale around town!
Here's to seeing you at the movies (making them or watching them)!
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2007/aug/30/30movie/
http://www.memphisfilmcomm.org/
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