While Thomasville may not become Hollywood South overnight, the curtain could be rising on the area’s chances on becoming a film mecca.
Griffin points to Michigan’s 42 percent tax credit. It failed two years ago because it was too expensive to bring workers to the state, and, she said, Michigan winters didn’t help.
Five “hubs” were already planned for the 90-acre site, which as of July 2017 was owned by a family trust and under contract. Founders Studios did not specify where the other 110 acres were located or whether they are under contract.
Right now, there is no NCAA for esports, even though competitive gaming is expanding quickly on college campuses. Last year, 40 colleges established “varsity” esports programs, meaning they hired a full-time coach and staff members.
Coming in first is always the goal for a new release but sometimes winning is not enough. Sony’s Blade Runner 2049, a sequel to Ridley Scott’s historic 1982 Sci-Fi masterpiece, opened at home this weekend to an unspectacular $31.5 million.
According to documents from the city, they specifically looks to create a permit process for professional filming, safety standards and requirements, insurance requirements, location agreement language, and what a production will be required to pay for, like using city water for instance.
The next action-packed Savannah Film Alliance meeting will be held November 9, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Savannah Tech.
Richard Gere, Zoey Deutch, Mariska Hargitay, Ashley Judd, Kyra Sedgwick, Andrea Riseborough and Willow Shields among honorees.
New York gives $420 million in film tax credits a year, with 48 productions receiving $180 million between April and June. Three CBS shows—Madam Secretary, Elementary and Person of Interest—received the largest tax credits, a combined $79.6 million for four seasons in the most recent state records.
We want to see you at our 4th annual festival and share the work of our innovative burgeoning Southern Filmmakers with your audience!