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Agenda for Regular Meeting
Hank Miller, Chairman
Sabrina S. Davis, Vice -Chairman
Kirk Englebright
Judy Girard
Honorable Bill Rivenbark
Honorable Bill Saffo
Michael Scott, Jr.
8:30 AM 1. Approval of the minutes from May 13, 2025 board meeting (EXHIBIT "A")
8:45 AM 3. Legislative Update
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ASSOCIATION OF
FILM COMMISSIONERS
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
WILMINGTON REGIONAL FILM COMMISSION, INC.
A North Carolina Non -Profit Corporation
The Wilmington Regional Film Commission, Inc. (WRFC) held a regular meeting at 8:30 AM,
onMay l3,2025. Chairman Hank Miller, Vice- Chairman Sabrina Davis, Mr. Kirk Englebright,
Ms. Judy Girard, Honorable Bill Rivenbark, and Honorable Bill Saffo were present. Mr.
Michael Scott joined by video conference. In addition, Mr. Johnny Griffin was present.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MEETING ON JANUARY 6,2025.The minutes from
the Board Meeting on January 6,2025, a copy of which is attached as EXHIBIT A, were
unanimously approved.
2. APPROVAL OF THE LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT FROM GOODSON &TAYLOR, CPAs
TO PERFORM AN AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF FY 2V25. The
Letter of Engagement from Goodson & Taylor, CPAs, a copy of which is attached as
EXHIBIT B, was unanimously approved.
3. APPROVAL OF BUDGET FOR FY 25126. Mr. Griffin reviewed the proposed budget
for FY 25/26, a copy of which is attached as EXHIBIT C. The budget was unanimously
approved with the following condition: once the New Hanover County contribution
is finalized by the County, Mr. Griffin will enter the amount and adjust the reserves to
balance the budget.
4. PRODUCTION UPDATE. Mr. Johnny Griffin stated that film and television production
throughout the country is experiencing an unprecedented drought. Mr. Michael Scott
stated that the Cinespace facilities throughout the U.S. are slow but its' facilities in
Canada are busy. Studios are making fewer and smaller projects it appears. The
Commission is continuing to assist projects and is hopeful that it will see work
develop in the coming months.
5. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE. Mr. Johnny Griffin reviewed the current legislative activity
regarding possible improvements to the NC Film Grant program. Sen. Michael Lee
has proposed language in the Senate budget. Mr. Johnny Griffin, along with board
members Mr. Michael Scott, Jr. and Mr. Kirk Englebright met with lobbyist Tom Fetzer
to suggest some changes / clarifications. Mr. Johnny Griffin will continue to monitor
the progress of and assist with improvements to the NC Film Grant.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 A.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mr. Hank Miller, Chairperson