Pocono Mountains Sports, Entertainment & Film Commission's Mission to Drive Economic Development Through Sports, Entertainment, and Film Production STROUDSBURG, PA / ACCESSWIRE / July 15, 2024 / On Friday, July 12, 2024, the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau announced the formation of the Pocono Mountains Sports, Entertainment & Film Commission. The commission's mission is to promote sports tourism, unique entertainment initiatives, and film production in the scenic Pocono Mountains. By expanding existing events and creating new opportunities, the commission aims to drive economic development for the benefit of the local communities.
Poconos Film Office Poconos Film Office Cover Photo The Pocono Mountains Sports, Entertainment & Film Commission is an operating entity of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau and was founded by Chris Barrett, President/CEO of Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau; Brian Bossuyt, Executive Vice President/CMO of Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau; Ben May, President of Pocono Raceway ; John Oakes, CEO of Poconos Park ; and Ralph Lucchese, CEO of Lucchese Media and Independent Filmmaker. The commission's first major initiative is the establishment of the Poconos Film Office , designed to attract film and television productions to the region. Ralph Lucchese will lead the day-to-day operations of the Poconos Film Office.
"The Poconos has an incredible creative community, and the resources and locations throughout the Poconos have yet to be tapped into," said.