There are 7 article(s) tagged Linn Sitler:

• February 2023

  • Local film scene bolsters Memphis’ rank for moviemakers

    Memphis moved up three notches on MovieMaker Magazine’s list of the 25 Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker.

    By Jane Roberts February 03, 2023

• August 2022

  • ‘Young Rock’ filming is result of game-changing incentives, personal relationships

    When “Young Rock” begins filming its third season in Memphis next week, it will do so for a couple of reasons. One is that NBCUniversal executive Richard Ross lives here. 

    By Jane Roberts August 28, 2022

• June 2022

  • Lighthearted Barty Awards spotlight Bartlett business achievements

    The awards recognized outstanding achievements in the business community.

    By Michael Waddell June 10, 2022

• January 2021

  • Local casting starts soon for ABC series ‘Women of the Movement’

    The television series on the Civil Rights Movement is set in the 1950s needs people with a ‘50s vibe.

    By Linda A. Moore January 20, 2021

• June 2020

  • ‘Bluff City Law’ canceled, but more Memphis star turns may result

    State and local film officials think NBC's experience with the Memphis-made television drama will reap future rewards.

    By Jared Boyd June 17, 2020

• June 2019

  • NBC will film ‘Bluff City Law’ in Memphis

    According to Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland’s office, $4.25 million in incentives were given to the project from state and local sources.

    By Elle Perry June 04, 2019

• May 2019

  • NBC gives OK to ‘Bluff City Law’ series

    Linn Sitler, executive director of the Memphis & Shelby County Film and Television Commission, said efforts are under way to raise $10 million to lure the TV production to Memphis.  

    By Elle Perry May 07, 2019