A Film and Education Center to possibly be located on Shakespeare & Company’s Campus
The Berkshires Region has a long history of innovation in the arts, attracting, nurturing, and growing countless writers, musicians, painters, and thespians. A number of organizations directly support the Creative Economy in the Berkshires, including Shakespeare & Company, Tanglewood, Jacob’s Pillow, Berkshire Theatre Group, Barrington Stage, Williamstown Theatre Festival and the Berkshire International Film Festival.
However, support for film/media creation and education is glaringly absent. There is both a need and opportunity to create a compelling and aspirational attractor for young and rising creatives in this industry in our region.