- November 16, 2011
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The City of Weirton is forever etched in celluloid thanks to the award-winning filmmakers J.J. Abrams and Steven Spielberg, who were at the helm of this summer's blockbuster, "Super 8." And, thanks to Paramount Pictures, Weirton...
Learn More - November 15, 2011
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – As the city of Weirton awaits the Blu-ray/DVD release of J.J. Abrams' summer blockbuster, "Super 8," the West Virginia Film Office is conducting an online campaign to promote the Nov. 22 release.
"The film office is very excited...
Learn More - October 6, 2011
Films made about two West Virginia State Parks are finalists in the national America’s State Parks Filmmaker Challenge. The films “Prickett’s Fort State Park” by Shannon Tinnel and “Blackwater Falls State Park” by Nora Sheridan are two of 19...
Learn More - September 14, 2011
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Films made about two West Virginia State Parks are finalists in a national filmmaker competition, and fans of those parks are invited to vote for a winner. “Prickett's Fort State Park” by Shannon Tinnell...
Learn More - June 8, 2011
CHARLESTON, W. VA. – “Super 8” is one of the most anticipated films of the summer, and the West Virginia Film Office is launching a dedicated website to celebrate the release of the film which was shot in and around Weirton.
The website, www.wvfilm...
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