Film schooled – The stateâs subsidizing film productions, but can Alaskans compete with Hollywood pros for paychecks?
Alaska’s $ 100 million film incentive program won’t expire until July 2013 and the money isn’t nearly spent, so why is there legislation in Juneau to extend the program another decade and dole out $ 200 million in state subsidies? The answer mirrors an argument Alaskans often hear from oil companies, who are afraid of a fickle tax structure changing twice a decade. Hollywood wants stable subsidies …
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Cameron Crowe’s doc on Elton John to open Tribeca Film Festival
The free, outdoor showing, set for April 20, will be followed by a live performance by John.
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Sydney’s Emile Sherman accepts Oscar
Sydney film producer Emile Sherman has accepted the Best Picture Oscar for his film The King’s Speech.
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