Melodie Bahan was appointed Director of Explore Minnesota Film in June 2024, tasked with creating Minnesota's first state film office within Explore Minnesota Tourism. From 2017 until 2024 she served as the Executive Director of MN Film & TV, where she led the efforts to establish both a film production tax credit program and Explore Minnesota Tourism, with a vision for renewed growth for Minnesota's industry and economic development and job growth for the state.