Grimm TV series benefits Portland economy


NBC pilot ‘Grimm’ has a $7 million budget, and they hope to spend $4 million locally while filming in Portland.

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NBC pilot ‘Grimm’ has a $7 million budget, and they hope to spend $4 million locally while filming in Portland, says producer Steve Oster.

It creates a ripple effect at area hotels, restaurants and even a hardware store.

Steve Besaw, owner of 52nd Avenue Hardware is now a movie and TV veteran. He supplied building materials for the movie ‘Twilight’ several years ago. Since then he’s been involved with several films and TV shows. Folders from different production line is office.

“When these guys come into town they buy lots of building materials, ” said Besaw.

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