Oregon film industry supporters mob capital to keep tax incentives A flash mob of supporters for Oregon’s growing film and video industry landed on the steps of the state Capitol Tuesday afternoon to support legislation that helps lure movies, television series and commercial productions to the state. Supporters gathered at about 3 p.m. to celebrate ... Read more on Portland Tribune The Tourist (Blu-ray) Rent It The Movie: Anyone else remember … [Read more...]
Michigan’s lost film incentives may be Illinois’ gain
Michigan's lost film incentives may be Illinois' gain Where Illinois stands in the uncertain realm of state film incentives For a long time Toronto was one of our state's main competitors for shooting locations. Three years ago that torch passed to Michigan, when it adopted film incentives that dwarfed those offered by Illinois. As a result, we've lost projects that filmmakers wanted to shoot here, including the David Schwimmer-helmed indie … [Read more...]
Puerto Rico Improves Film Tax Incentives,
Puerto Rico Improves Film Tax Incentives, On March 4, in the presence of Jennifer López and Marc Anthony, Governor Luis G. Fortuño signed a new law which greatly improves the tax incentives available for producing films in Puerto Rico. Read more on Tax-News.com ‘Incendies’, ‘Barney’s’ top Genies In one of the most hard-fought and exciting races that Canada's Genie Awards ceremony has seen in years, Denis Villeneuve's Incendies won as best … [Read more...]
Ruidoso adds support for film tax incentives
Ruidoso adds support for film tax incentives Falling in line with most of the other municipalities and with the Lincoln County Commission, Ruidoso village councilors last week approved a resolution supporting continued tax incentives for the film industry in New Mexico. Read more on Ruidoso News Reviving Cinecittà, Hollywood on the Tiber A theme park and hotel may be in the cards for Rome's legendary Cinecittà Studios, as filmmakers opt for … [Read more...]
Texas Gov. Rick Perry stays course on film incentives despite advocacy group’s criticism
Texas Gov. Rick Perry stays course on film incentives despite advocacy group's criticism AUSTIN - A national liberal advocacy group says states are wasting precious dollars on tax breaks for filmmakers, but Gov. Rick Perry insists it's a good deal for Texas. Read more on Dallas Morning News Second Sunday Casting Calls continue at Welcome Home! Center At Second Sunday Casting Calls, residents and business owners learn how to market their … [Read more...]
Production Incentives Available For Film Projects
by cesarharada.com Production Incentives Available For Film Projects The use of "Production Incentives", that is soft money provided by governmental authorities to encourage film production within their respective state or country, is an absolutely indispensable tool of the independent filmmaker today. Here is a quote from John Hadity, of Hadity & Associates (Mr. Hadity is a well known film financier)."Soft money is probably … [Read more...]
Michigan State Film Rebates Can Be Used With Section 181 Tax Incentives by Private Equity Investors, Corporations, Fund Of Funds
by go mustangs Michigan State Film Rebates Can Be Used With Section 181 Tax Incentives by Private Equity Investors, Corporations, Fund Of Funds The State Of Michigan is offering a new 40% cash rebate of motion picture production which makes it the most aggressive program in the country. It is trying to send a message to hedge funds, private equity groups, money managers, family offices, tax attorneys, high net worth investors, tax … [Read more...]
Michigan film incentives: Report stirs more debate
Michigan film incentives: Report stirs more debate Michigan's film subsidies may be enhancing the state's image and producing pockets of new economic activity, but they're a net loser for taxpayers, a recent study finds. Read more on Detroit Free Press Michigan's film incentives not sure thing The Associated Press - LANSING (AP) — Winning a tax break under Michigan's moviemaking promotion program is far from a sure thing for those seeking the … [Read more...]
Elections ‘could threaten’ Michigan’s film incentives, Wall Street Journal says
Freedale Films Image by kilbro Logo for local film production company Elections 'could threaten' Michigan's film incentives, Wall Street Journal says Michigan's film industry incentives -- which provide a cash rebate of up to 42 percent of a production company's spending in Michigan -- are becoming a centerpiece in the debate over the future of Michigan's economic development strategy. The Wall...... Read more on The Ann Arbor News 38 Studios … [Read more...]