Regional Economic Impacts in Massachusetts of Castle Rock’s First Season
Produced by Warner Brothers for Hulu, Castle Rock was the first episodic series to film in Massachusetts in over 25 years. This first-of-its-kind study quantifies the economic impact from the filming of a single season of an episodic television and streaming production in the Commonwealth.
The study, conducted by Industrial Economics Inc, (IEc) analyzed the production of Hulu’s Castle Rock, Season 1. The report demonstrates the significant economic impact of film and television production in Massachusetts, these are its findings.
The study found this one season of production:
Created 1,026 jobs
Generated $69 million in economic activity
Saw monies spent in 210 cities and towns across the state
Generated $4.73 of economic activity for each $1 of tax credit issued by the state
View The Report
Economic Impact Report
Executive Summary
Infographic of Key Findings
As this report demonstrates, the local film and television industry is poised to be a catalyst in the state’s economic recovery. We hope the pending sunset of the state’s production incentive program will be eliminated soon and allow this industry to continue to create jobs, spending to local businesses, and economic benefits to the Commonwealth.
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