Plans to turn the former Mototown USA building in Windsor into a film studio is moving forward, according to NBC Connecticut.
“We’re ready to start pouring concrete here,” said Thomas DeFranzo, the owner of the studio.
The studio already has already signed a contract to shoot the movie “Pound for Pound,” It is written and will be directed by Ron Shelton, who made Hollywood hits Bull Durham and Tin Cup.
Investors in the new studio claim the new business will bring jobs and help the local economy.
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Leslie Greif, a movie producer involved with the new studio says that a movie shoot can bring in thousands of jobs. He also says the studio will bring in hundreds of permanent jobs.
