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April 20, 2018

EUE/Screen Gems Film Tours On Hiatus: Lots Of Film Sites You Can Visit

In vacation mode? Our EUE/Screen Gems Film Tours at our Wilmington, NC studios are on hiatus right now. However, you can still find plenty of film sites near our studios where productions have worked their movie magic–both in Wilmington, NC and Atlanta. Read on to find “local” spots, film tours and insider shots to feed your Instagram.

ONE TREE HILL Inspires NC Film Tour

“One Tree Hill” filmed at EUE/Screen Gems Studios Wilmington NC from 2003 to 2012.

“One Tree Hill,” “Iron Man 3,” “Sleepy Hollow,” “Under the Dome” and 400 other productions have filmed in the Wilmington, NC area and at our studios. Places to visit include…

Wilmington, NC and North Carolina film travel sites

  1. The first stop on any film traveler’s list should be the Wilmington and Beaches Convention and Visitor Bureau. At the “Hollywood East Film and Tours” website, the visitor center offers a detailed. self-guided film tour in a downloadable PDF. You can also find lists of film festivals to attend and a photo gallery of the latest location shoots, including shots from the filming of TNT’s “Good Behavior.”
  2. For a guided option, check out the Hollywood Location Walk, a lively 90-minute walking film tour. The exploration starts in downtown Wilmington, N.C. at 8 Market Street. Make reservations in advance.
  3. Looking for an event? EyeCon has scheduled a One Tree Hill convention for Oct. 19-21, 2018 in Wilmington, N.C. Follow the site and their social media for updates.
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge -a Film Tour spot

The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge may remind you of Dawson’s Creek. In 2018, the production celebrates 20 years since the first episode aired. Credit: WilmingtonAndBeaches.com

4. North Carolina Tourism offers travel itineraries that touch on Wilmington’s film heritage and guide you to shooting destinations across the state. Choose from the three-day coastal Nicholas Sparks Tour, the five-day Bull Durham to the Blue Ridge Parkway Tour or Go Behind the Scenes of the Hunger Games.

For Our Georgia Film Fans

Although we don’t host film tours at our Atlanta studios, you can still find lots to see and do nearby. Visit Tour Georgia Film for a list of film tours and travel itineraries in the Atlanta area. We especially like the offerings on this list which includes a stop at the Atlanta History Center. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Parts 1 & 2 were based at our Atlanta studios. The Swan House, below, was used as President Snow’s mansion in those productions.

Tour Atlanta History Center-a Georgia Film tour spot

The Swan House at Atlanta History Center

 

You’ll also find offerings in Atlanta and cities across Georgia. Consider ordering or downloading the FREE Georgia Travel Guide to help plan your visit.

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