Fans of Brokeback Mountain don't seem to care the movie was actually filmed in Canada.The article also talks about Wyoming's attempts to increase film production within the state and train more local residents to work on film sets.
They want the Wyoming experience.
The Wyoming Business Council's travel and tourism department has received hundreds of calls asking about scenery in the movie, which is based on Pulitzer Prize-winner Annie Proulx's short story about two gay Wyoming cowboys.
"When we tell them it was shot in Canada, they're still interested in Wyoming," said Michell Howard, manager of the council's film, arts and entertainment office. "They don't hang up and call Alberta. They're intrigued in the story."
Wyoming Business Council spokesman Chuck Coon said he hasn't seen a movie generate this much interest in the state during his 15 years with the travel and tourism department.
"In terms of phone calls and Internet requests, it's usually slow this time of the year," he said. "This movie has changed that."
I'm betting that Brokeback Mountain will also have a significant impact on Alberta's tourism industry. In fact, the stats I've analyzed from this blog (including searches performed by visitors) seem to back up my guess. Add the list of past films producted in our province, the diverse scenery within short driving distances, and amazing people, and we can expect more movie fans to flock to Alberta hoping to be a part of the magic of movies.
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