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Louisiana Touts Stability of Incentives for Film and TV Production as 50 Cent Plans Shreveport Studio
Louisiana touts incentives stability for film and TV production as 50 Cent plans Shreveport studio.
That growth is vital for the future not just of the industry there but for the state, since film and TV production generates thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions in earnings for residents each year, says Waggenspack. Baton Rouge film commissoner Katie Pryor says people often think production is limited to the New Orleans area, so it’s important to show legislators it’s happening all over the state so they can see the economic benefits for a local market. Additionally, while tax incentives are the game-changer, Waggenspack says film projects save money on everything from lumber and other building material to car and office rentals compared to most competing states.
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