Film Happy Valley PA Works to Grow Pennsylvania’s Film Industry

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  Asia Tabb is the Host and Producer for WITF’s The Spark.
  
  She began her start in radio when she joined legendary radio/ host producer, Doc Christian. She worked closely with Doc for her role on “The Gospel Express, on WHOV 88.1 FM and was a host for “Unrestricted Praise” at Praise FM.
  
  Previously she was an anchor in Shreveport, Louisiana at KTAL/KMSS. Asia also worked as a Multi-Media Journalist at WHP-TV here in Harrisburg, PA.
  
  Asia got her break into news at KTVO in Ottumwa, Ia. While the 2020 caucuses were gearing up. Asia followed many candidates through their campaign trail from Senator Cory Booker, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, and 46th President of the United States Joe Biden.
  
  Asia was born and raised in Norfolk, Va. She graduated from Old Dominion University in 2018 with a major in Communications.
  
  Asia is extremely friendly so don’t be afraid to say hi if you see her out and about.

Film production marketing asset showcasing Happy Valley as a premier filming destination.

aired; September 24, 2026

Film Production Manager Pablo Lopez joins The Spark to discuss the mission of Film Happy Valley PA and efforts to make the region more production-ready by connecting filmmakers with local locations, crews, businesses, hotels, vendors and permitting support. The initiative is also focused on building a stronger career pipeline for local talent, including Penn State’s creative community, with the goal of turning education and training into productions and long-term careers. Lopez will discuss how projects like Just One More, which generated about $125,000 in local spending and more than 200 hotel stays, demonstrate the potential economic impact of film production and why creating more opportunities could give productions a reason to return and local talent a reason to stay in Pennsylvania.

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