That was beneficial for the New Orleans film industry in the bigger picture to expand to other parts of the state.

That is an example of the state staying ahead of the game.

I think it was important for us to show that you can make movies in north Louisiana,

There are projects that the original plan was to for them to be shot somewhere in the greater New Orleans area, and that's not an option now,

We have 500 Louisianians on payroll. No check will be missed and any assistance they need will be provided.

Although I enjoyed writing Film Music it was always a means to an end, in that it enabled me to keep a wife and family and write my classical music, which has always been my passion.