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“This report highlights the processes, methods & procedures, and what focus global film commissions have in place in their respective markets in servicing the production industry,” said AFCI Executive Director, Kevin Clark.
The film industry has been a significant part of the state’s economic development, Deal said. In the past year, 245 productions brought $2 billion into the state, he said, creating an overall economic impact of $7 billion.
Ontario says Hollywood can look to it for tax credit stability, despite the Canadian province imposing a surprise cut in generous taxpayer subsidies for foreign producers last year for budgetary savings.
Go behind the scenes on location in Georgia with the folks that brought us Magic Mike XXL.
The 100 Hour Film Race is an international competition that challenges filmmakers around the world to create shorts – 8 minutes in length – in 100 Hour time.
With 38 states now offering a wide array of different tax incentive programs for film and television productions, it is prudent to look closely at the programs that are working, and examine the numbers to gage the real economic impact and benefits.
When you’re in the waiting room, don’t take any phone calls. When the assistant offers you a drink, always ask for water. Coffee is more work for them and can end up spilled.
In Houston County, for example, The Guardian Centers in Perry has been the set location for several productions over the past few years, and a race track in Peach County was the site for a leading automotive commercial.
No one wakes up in the morning saying, “I want to make a bad grade today,” but many colorists unfortunately make bad grades.
While not a day-and-date release concept like the Screening Room’s proposal earlier this year, the idea is that movies would become available in the home two weeks following their theatrical release.