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Today is Sunday, December 28, 2025.
#1 – From WVVA-TV – Grassroots-financed film highlights small-town revival and local filmmaking
A new locally financed film, “The Game,” celebrates small-town revitalization and community storytelling in West Virginia. Produced with regional talent and resources, the project underscores the state’s growing grassroots film scene and the power of creative media to bring attention to local issues, people, and places.
Read more: https://www.wvva.com/2025/12/19/grassroots-financed-film-game-highlights-small-town-revival-local-filmmaking/
#2 – From WV SBDC – Couple launches deer farm with help from WV SBDC
A husband-and-wife team has started their own deer farm with support from the West Virginia Small Business Development Center. By tapping into targeted guidance, access to resources, and entrepreneurial expertise, Jaelyn and Tyler Rohrbough were able to turn a passion into Pointed Acres–a Brueton Mills small business that supports local agriculture and rural economy.
Read more: https://wvsbdc.com/pointed-acres-couple-launches-their-deer-farm-with-help-from-the-wv-sbdc/
#3 – From WV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – WV Film Office helps grow filmmaking across the Mountain State
The West Virginia Film Office continues to connect filmmakers with locations, crews, permitting assistance, and state incentives — making the Mountain State an increasingly attractive destination for productions of all sizes. From scenic landscapes to historic towns, the office supports creative projects that boost the local economy and put West Virginia on the cinematic map.
Learn more:
https://westvirginia.gov/wvfilm/
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That’s all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.
