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NY vs. NJ (and CA)...Governors are taking situations into their own hands!!
NY Gov. Hochul spoke to Bob Iger/Disney, asking for more Disney production in NY (and vows to improve the NY incentive program in comparison to GA and the UK). With that said, NY has a 30% - 40% refundable tax credit (and would need a program with no annual cap (currently $700M annually) and no ATL cap (NY currently…
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Any productions gearing up in New York?
I'm an experienced 829 graphic designer looking for a project. My website (fox.valeria@gmail.com) includes both my work and resume. Would love any references. Thanks!
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New studio space coming to New York!!
NY Infrastructure Update : Bain Capital and the newly formed Bungalow Projects are developing 1million square feet of Studio Space in New York. With backing from Bain, they just bought a Red Hook development site for $34 million, where they plan to build a film studio with 4 soundstages at 18k sq. feet each. In February…
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Is New Jersey the new hotspot for filming on the East Coast?
From attractive tax incentives to creative advantages, find out why the Garden State is emerging as a strong contender in the battle for Hollywood's attention. The friendly rivalry between New Jersey and New York doesn’t stop at sports, the pace of life, or iconic landmarks. These neighboring states are battling it out in…
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Production Incentives Update: November 2023
US Jurisdiction Updates Connecticut HB 6941, signed by the Governor and passed by the state legislature, amends the Digital Media and Motion Picture Tax Credit. Commencing on January 1, 2024, but prior to January 1, 2026, the production company claiming the credit against sales and use tax can claim 92% of the amount…
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NY takes steps to promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in film
New legislation in the empire state aims to require production companies to report diversity hiring data, helping build more equitable representation in the film community. Diversity has long been a prominent issue in the entertainment industry, but until recently there were few state and local production incentives to…