Video production in NC/relocating (Charlotte, Raleigh: quality of life, live in, vs.)

[oneill1]

I'm looking to relocate to NC but I'm having a little trouble finding work. I'm a video producer from LA (originally from NY). After getting married and having 2 childern we've decided it's time to get out of the rat race in So Cal and live a better quality of life. I've been researching Charlotte for a year or so plus my sister, aunts/uncles, friends live in Charlotte and Wilmington. I already know that my industry is pretty competitive so it's hard to find work in any city. I recently started considering the triangle area but don't know much about it. We like Charlotte but I haven't had any luck finding work there. Any suggestions? Raleigh vs. Charlotte? FYI - we're both in our early/mid 30's, kids are 2 and under, pretty liberal minded.

If anyone can recommend any production companies or head hunters in NC I'd be extremely grateful.

Thanks in advance.

[RedNC]

Originally Posted by oneill1

I'm looking to relocate to NC but I'm having a little trouble finding work. I'm a video producer from LA (originally from NY). After getting married and having 2 childern we've decided it's time to get out of the rat race in So Cal and live a better quality of life. I've been researching Charlotte for a year or so plus my sister, aunts/uncles, friends live in Charlotte and Wilmington. I already know that my industry is pretty competitive so it's hard to find work in any city. I recently started considering the triangle area but don't know much about it. We like Charlotte but I haven't had any luck finding work there. Any suggestions? Raleigh vs. Charlotte? FYI - we're both in our early/mid 30's, kids are 2 and under, pretty liberal minded.

If anyone can recommend any production companies or head hunters in NC I'd be extremely grateful.

Thanks in advance.

Do you have a NC address and phone number you can use? If not you will not have much luck.
The recruiters and HR people will not bother with out of state applicants.

[Grass Is Greener]

there was a thread about film production here, run a search and you'll find good information. Heck, I searched for you, here it is:

http://www.city-data.com/forum/north...ies-there.html

[willbo1]

Wilmington is huge with film production. It would seem that if any area in NC would be a match, that would be it.

[oneill1]

Originally Posted by RedNC

Do you have a NC address and phone number you can use? If not you will not have much luck.
The recruiters and HR people will not bother with out of state applicants.

I think you're right. I guess I can use my sister's address in Charlotte.

Thanks.

[fastfilm]

Try the 3 links http://www.ncfilm.com/ and http:www.wncfilm.net
and http://www.ncflix.com/film-production-resources.htm They are sites of film commissions in NC, and additionally should link you to what you want.