If you watch television, movies, or surf the web, you have seen our work. Local 481 represents over 900 of New England’s most experienced motion picture technicians and craftspeople working behind the camera.
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The film was shot entirely in Massachusetts in 7 cities and towns including: Beverly, Essex, Gloucester, Lynn, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Middleton, and Tewksbury.
During the 4 months that "Manchester By The Sea" was in Massachusetts:
The production bought or rented goods and services from 850 small businesses in 106 cities and towns.
The production employed 736 Massachusetts residentsincluding crew, principal, and background actors.
This is another example of the impact our state's Film & Television Production Incentive program has on small businesses, local economies, and jobs.