OVERVIEW
Mill Street Studios is the future home of a combination state-of-the-art media production facility and theme park tourist destination.
The MSS Theme Park features a boutique hotel, cinema, Film & TV Museum, Bistro & Comedy Club, cafés, retail shops, an outdoor stage, a Concert Hall for major live events and an Expo Hall for trade shows, conventions, weddings and other large gatherings. All these attractions are set amidst promenades, courtyards and botanical gardens.
In addition, the Theme Park contains post-production and executive office suites and two 6,000 sf studios suitable for smaller productions, including commercials, music videos and music recording. These studios are equipped with state-of-the-art VR and xR technology, a foley stage and ADR suite.
The MSS Backlot contains two 20,000 sf sound stages equipped with LED walls, production office suites, a commissary, on-site equipment and vehicle rentals, an expendable store, set construction mill, prop, costume and set storage and every other facility and service required for producing short- and long-form content.
In addition, the Backlot contains a movie ranch of over 10 acres for exterior production, and six 2-bedroom bungalows.
A 6-level parking structure will serve both the Theme Park and Backlot.
The MSS Theme Park features a boutique hotel, cinema, Film & TV Museum, Bistro & Comedy Club, cafés, retail shops, an outdoor stage, a Concert Hall for major live events and an Expo Hall for trade shows, conventions, weddings and other large gatherings. All these attractions are set amidst promenades, courtyards and botanical gardens.
In addition, the Theme Park contains post-production and executive office suites and two 6,000 sf studios suitable for smaller productions, including commercials, music videos and music recording. These studios are equipped with state-of-the-art VR and xR technology, a foley stage and ADR suite.
The MSS Backlot contains two 20,000 sf sound stages equipped with LED walls, production office suites, a commissary, on-site equipment and vehicle rentals, an expendable store, set construction mill, prop, costume and set storage and every other facility and service required for producing short- and long-form content.
In addition, the Backlot contains a movie ranch of over 10 acres for exterior production, and six 2-bedroom bungalows.
A 6-level parking structure will serve both the Theme Park and Backlot.
THE THREE PROPERTIES
The Mill Street Theme Park above sits on 5.5 acres one mile from the Mississippi State Capitol. A 6-level parking structure is located one block from the Theme Park.
The above Theme Park master plan shows the placement of all structures on the 5.5 acre property.
The above Backlot is located 1.26 miles from the Theme Park and 3.6 miles from Hawkins Field.
The above Backlot master plan shows the placement of all structures on the 20 acre property.
THE SOUND STAGES
The MSS Backlot provides two 20,000 sf sound stages with advanced turn-key LED walls, xR and
virtual capabilities.
In addition, the Backlot contains production office suites, a commissary, storage warehouse and
every other facility and service required for producing short- and long-form content.
virtual capabilities.
In addition, the Backlot contains production office suites, a commissary, storage warehouse and
every other facility and service required for producing short- and long-form content.
THE BACKLOT BUNGALOWS
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Six upscale bungalows along the perimeter of the Backlot will be available for sale or rent to producers, directors, production crews and cast members, as well as the public. Additional housing will be available at the boutique hotel to be located at the Theme Park.
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WHY MISSISSIPPI?
Producers shoot in Mississippi to benefit from its diverse and friendly population, unique and under-exposed locations, talented workforce, low cost of living, clean air, no traffic congestion -- and one of the nation’s most generous cash rebate incentives in the motion picture industry.
Producers shoot in Mississippi to benefit from its diverse and friendly population, unique and under-exposed locations, talented workforce, low cost of living, clean air, no traffic congestion -- and one of the nation’s most generous cash rebate incentives in the motion picture industry.
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OTHER LOCATION BENEFITS
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• MSS is located 3 miles from Hawkins Field, an active, municipal airport serving private jets. • MSS is located one mile from the Mississippi State Capitol. • There are 3 major colleges and universities within 2 miles of MSS, with an aggregate student population of over 15,000. |
ENVIRONMENTAL, SUSTAINABILITY, HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Both the Theme Park and Backlot will apply sustainable practices to protect and preserve the environment. These include deployment of solar power, natural non-toxic construction materials and furnishings, rainwater retention for Theme Park fountains/waterfalls and other technologies to supplement municipal power and water supplies.
The Theme Park commons will be landscaped in a botanical garden motif, populated with shade trees and indigenous plants and flowers to encourage both local guests and tourists to make MSS a fun and relaxing destination to spend their time and money on a regular basis.
The Backlot will integrate strategically located food gardens based on regenerative principles, the produce of which will complement the commissary supply chain and, subject to availability, various food vendors at the Theme Park. On Sundays and holidays, when production at the Backlot is generally suspended, MSS will invite local communities to attend permaculture workshops to help empower food security.
The Theme Park commons will be landscaped in a botanical garden motif, populated with shade trees and indigenous plants and flowers to encourage both local guests and tourists to make MSS a fun and relaxing destination to spend their time and money on a regular basis.
The Backlot will integrate strategically located food gardens based on regenerative principles, the produce of which will complement the commissary supply chain and, subject to availability, various food vendors at the Theme Park. On Sundays and holidays, when production at the Backlot is generally suspended, MSS will invite local communities to attend permaculture workshops to help empower food security.