Camera crews took to the streets last week to shoot the pilot for VEEP, an HBO series starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Over at Radar Redux, Juliette Eisner wonders what it might mean for the local film industry.
"HBO and the Baltimore film production community have a long standing, amicable relationship, playing a large part in VEEP's interest in coming to Charm City. In a statement announcing the show's production, Governor O'Malley declared, "Maryland has had a long and successful relationship with HBO. We are pleased to welcome HBO back to our state for another first-class filming experience." In reality, however, even if the city does provide a dynamic environment for certain productions, the Baltimore film industry has been having a hard time as of late."
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