AUGUSTA (AP) — The Maine Film Office says Maine may once again serve as the backdrop for a reality TV series.
The office said Thursday that it has issued a production certificate to Engel Entertainment. The New-York based company currently produces Animal Planet’s “North Woods Law,” which features the Maine Warden Service enforcing the state’s fish and game laws.
The company is expected to start shooting a pilot episode near Bangor on Friday focused on a “very unique Maine family.” The office says that the series would air on ABC Family if the pilot episode is successful.
Engel Entertainment will provide work for three Maine residents and spend more than $170,000 for during their shoot in Maine for the pilot episode.
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