Be Magazine Exclusive: Water for Elephants interview

Water for Elephants leaves million dollar impact on Chattanooga - Be Magazine exclusive interview with Executive Producer Kevin Halloran

20th Century Fox's new film "Water for Elephants" recently wrapped a two week shoot in Chattanooga—leaving a $1 million footprint in local economic impact. Based on the New York Times #1 bestseller written by Sara Gruen, the film has stirred a cult following and has been billed by those in the industry as Academy Award material. And now the film has put Chattanooga on the map for filmmakers—building momentum toward future filming projects.

During the film shoot at Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, Chattanooga Southeast Tennessee Film Commission officials/City of Chattanooga Department of Education, Arts & Culture/Be Magaizne had the opportunity to visit the set and speak with producers and crew. Walking along the railroad track, with the train hissing and bellowing in the background, the Film Commission Officials focused their conversation with the producers and location scout on filming in Chattanooga—what they liked about the city, what was most helpful to their filming experience, and if they would consider coming back to shoot future projects in the area.

Interview by City of Chattanooga Department of Education, Arts & Culture Administrator and Film Commissioner Missy Crutchfield and Advanced Technologies for Transportation Institute Vice Chairman and Director and film advisor Jim Frierson

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