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Film tax credits – what they mean and how EP works with companies and individuals toward success.
“The Film Festival is incredible,” said Andrea Reeve-Rabb, the dean of SCAD’s entertainment arts. “Over 63,000 people come and that means $15 million worth of economic impact to Savannah.”
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“Growing and sustaining our arts and humanities sectors can create a catalyst for community revitalization and local economic development across the state. I congratulate the recipients of the 2019 Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities and thank these individuals and organizations for their tireless work toward the advancement of our state.”
Due to oversubscription from the previous grant-based program, however, new money for film tax credits will only be $15 million in the 2020-21 fiscal year, $30 million in 2021-22 and $45 million in 2022-23.
George Koulouris owns Grecian Gyro, one of the fastest growing restaurants in Georgia. The company has found a niche in the entertainment industry catering many productions, entertainment parties and gatherings.
The state currently offers up to a 25% tax credit or cash rebate on money spent by productions in the state, with the program capped at about $8 million each year. The program is considered conservative compared to other states such as Illinois and Georgia with larger breaks and no cap.
A key stop on the Oscar festival circuit, the SCAD Savannah Film Festival will screen a total of 159 films, including 35 narrative films, 15 documentary films and 109 shorts, more than any year before.
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Designed to reflect today’s dynamic entertainment industry, the new space includes a state-of-the-art theater with expanded seating capacity, an elegant event venue with floor-to-ceiling windows, and a museum-style exhibit featuring props, costumes, and memorabilia from iconic films and television shows.