Posted 31 July, 2007 in Tennessee
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FilmUSA Contact: Gregg McClurg
Tennessee Film, Entertainment & Music Commission – http://film.tennessee.gov
NOTE: Contact the Film Commission for a custom location photo package
1. Does your state offer tax incentives? YES
a. Details including percentage? http://www.state.tn.us/film/incentives.htm; Summary of incentive: Link to EP summary
2. Are there sales tax discounts? no
3. Are there hotel tax discounts? Yes http://film.tennessee.gov/hoteltax.htm
4. Are there any state or local fees offered at no charge?
a. Police/Fire ? no
b. Permits? no state permits, only local
c. Use of state or locations at no charge/reduced cost? State locations are free (excluding use of personnel)
5. Is your state a “right to work state”? Yes
6. Crew base
a. Number of union crews (i.e. – how many productions can be served?) multiple (2 features, alongside normal activities: commercials, music videos, etc.)
b. Allowances to bring crew from out-of state (union cooperation): please contact union reps.
c. Crew contact information: http://www.state.tn.us/film/fitlabor.htm
https://www.tnecdit.net/FilmDirectory/
7. Do you have sound stages? yes
a. How many, size, website? multiple
b. Measurements of stages? varies (80×100, 60×80, etc)
c. Alternatives to sound stages (warehouses, etc)? yes
d. Proximity to city center local (primarily Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville)
8. Do you have equipment houses in your state? yes
a. Please specify grip/electric/camera/vehicles, etc. all of the above
b. Where are they located? primarily Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville
9. Do you have film and/or sound labs in your state? yes, both
a. Where are they located? primarily Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville
10. Specify your weather patterns
a. http://www.state.tn.us/film/locClimate.htm
b. http://www.state.tn.us/film/locSunrise.htm
c. http://www.state.tn.us/film/locFoliage.htm
11. What are the child labor laws in your area?
a. http://www.state.tn.us/film/fitlabor.htm
12. Please list the productions which have shot in your state within the last 2 years:
Bailey (2010)
Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)
The Cursed (2009)
That Evening Sun (2009)
Junkyard Dog (2009)
Tennessee (2008)
Leatherheads (2008)
Soul Men (2008)
The Open Road (2008)
The Grift (2008)
Grizzly Park (2008)
20 Years After (2008)
In the Valley of Ellah (2007)
My Blueberry Nights (2007)
13. Links to photos:
Contact the Film Commission for a custom location package.
Tennessee Film, Entertainment, Music Commission
312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue
Tennessee Tower 9th Floor
Nashville, TN 37243
Direct: (615) 741-FILM (3456)
Toll Free: (877) 818-FILM (3456)
Fax: (615) 741-5554
Hotline: (615) 532-2770
e-mail: tn.film@state.tn.us
Posted 31 July, 2007 in Washington
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1) Does your state offer tax incentives? YES
a) Details including percentage? - for detailes please see EP SUMMARY of Washington incentive
Applications and complete information at http://www.WashingtonFilmWorks.org
2) Are there sales tax discounts?
Sales Tax Exemptions
i) Sales and Use Taxes off Rental Equipment and Purchase of Services
ii) All taxes off vehicles used in production
http://www.filmwashington.com/incentives/index.html
3) Are there hotel tax discounts? - Hotel/Motel Tax Exemption with 30 consecutive day stay – must apply beforehand – http://www.filmwashington.com/incentives/index.html
4) Are there any state or local fees offered at no charge? City of Seattle offers $25/day permit fee including Seattle owned property. $25/day permits including city owned property. http://www.seattle.gov/filmandmusic/
5) Indie Discount Deal: For productions with budgets between $500,000 – $3 million
i) 30 – 70% off below-the-line costs from participating vendors
ii) Productions qualified through the Washington State Film Office
iii) Call Film Office for participating vendors
iv) Seattle permits $25/day including city owned property
http://www.filmwashington.com/incentives/index.html
6) Is your state a “right to work state”? - No
7) Crew base:
a) Number of union crews (i.e. – how many productions can be served?) – 1-1/2 solid IATSE crews. http://www.iatse488.com/
b) Number of non-union crews – Large community of talented independent film crew.
c) Allowances to bring crew from out-of state (union cooperation) - Outside crew works here all the time, no problem. And there is a Reciproal Agreement between Seattle Local 488 and Vancouver’s IA local 891 that allows production to being up to 20% of their crew across the border without having to establish distinguished merit.
d) Crew contact information
http://www.iatse488.com/
http://www.nwfilm.com
www.filmguideseattle.com
Washington State Film Office has resumes and crew lists on file. Call 206-256-6151 or email WaFilm@cted.wa.gov.
Do you have sound stages?
a) How many, size, website? - No major sound stage complexes – warehouses and large naval base hangars available, There are a few commercial size stages.
b) Alternatives to sound stages (warehouses, etc)? Yes
c) Proximity to city center - Warehouses and naval base located conveniently within Seattle city limits.
9) Do you have equipment houses in your state? - Seattle is a full service production center. Spokane is growing as well.
a) Please specify grip/electric/camera/vehicles, etc. – Yes, we have equipment houses ready to supply you with everything you need for your next project.
http://www.nwfilm.com
http://www.filmguideseattle.com
b) Where are they located? - Near Seattle and Spokane.
10) Do you have film and/or sound labs in your state? Yes, we have experienced full service labs that cover all aspects of post-production located mainly in Seattle & Spokane areas. Seattle is also in the top 5 of scoring cities in the world.
http://www.nwfilm.com
http://www.filmguideseattle.com
11) Specify your weather patterns - Surprisingly mild, thanks to global warming we’ve had more sun than ever! However, we are still predictably unpredictable.
http://www.weather.com
12) What are the child labor laws in your area? - http://www.filmwashington.com/production/childlabor.html
13) Please list the productions which have shot in your state within the last 2 years.
2005
BLOODY MARY – Indie
Kat Productions
EXPIRATION DATE – Indie/Local
Fidget Productions
EXTREME MAKEOVER HOME EDITION
ABC Television
FIREWALL – 2nd Unit
Warner Bros
GAMERS 2: DORKNESS RISING – Indie/Local
Dead Gentlemen Productions
GREY’S ANATOMY – 2nd Unit
Disney/Touchstone Television
JUNE AND JULY
Blue Flower Productions
LOST ON THE B SIDE – Indie/Local
Directors Ltd.
QUID PRO QUO – 2nd Unit
HP Net Films
RAIN IN THE MOUNTAINS – Indie
Foxhall Films
SIMPLY FOBULOUS – Indie/Local
Cranor/Mar Productions
THE AUDIENCE STRIKES BACK – Indie
Thorco Films
THE CUTTER – Local
North by Northwest
THE END GAME – Local
North by Northwest
THE STANDARD – Indie
Oracle Films
THE STRANGER – Indie
Ogden Films
2006
88 MINUTES – Feature/2nd Unit
M-88 Minutes
A THOUSAND YEARS OF GOOD PRAYER – Feature/Local
North by Northwest
AMAZING RACE – TV Series
World Race Productions
BATTLE IN SEATTLE – Feature/2 days
Insight Films/Proud Mary Entertainment
BUTTERFLY DREAMING – Feature
Private Universe Films
COURAGE DON’T ASK – Feature/Local
Zaydoe Films
FORTUNE HUNTERS – Feature/Local
Wheeeee Films
FRANK – Feature/Local
North by Northwest
GREY’S ANATOMY – TV Series/1 day
Touchstone Television
HOME OF THE BRAVE – Feature/Local
North by Northwest
HOMELAND – Feature
Nostos, LLC
INTO THE WILD – Feature
River Road Entertainment/Paramount
MIMZY – Feature/2nd Unit
New Line Cinema
OUTSOURCED – Feature/2nd Unit
Shadowcatcher
RYAN – Feature
Last Shot Productions
THE DARK HORSE – Feature/Local
Leap of Faith Productions
THE GUARDIAN – Television
CBS
VISIONEERS – Feature
The Syndicate
The Washington State Film Office works with all types of productions to facilitate their needs from project conception through completion, including: script breakdown, location scouting, liaison referral, accommodations, permits, and troubleshooting. The Washington State Film Office offers the following services:
Personal attention: 24-hour response time for filming requests.
Works with writers, providing research information and will conduct familiarization scouts.
Conducts customized scouting trips.
Provides customized digital location and information packages.
Offers liaison assistance with government, business, and communities.
Provides up-to-date resource material including: The Northwest Production Index, permit information, maps, weather charts, and key location contacts.
Provides a 24-Hour Job Hotline for hiring assistance.
Works closely with the Seattle Film Office to make sure your filming goes smoothly.
Assists with housing needs for cast and crew, production office space, and facilities to build sets.
Conducts on-going statewide educational forums to inform local contacts on how to work best with film companies.
We look forward to working with you on your next project!
~Amy Dee
206-256-6151, http://www.FilmWashington.com,
Digital Library Manager/Production Coordinator
Washington State Film Office
2001 6th Ave, Ste. 2600, Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 256-6151, Fax: (206) 256-6154
www.FilmWashington.com
New Film Incentive: http://www.WashingtonFilmWorks.org
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1. Does your state offer tax incentives? Yes. For a summary please see: LINK to EP Summary of Massachusetts Incentive info
2. Are there sales tax discounts? No sales tax on production related expenditures.
3. Are there hotel tax discounts? Room rate discounts are available through the Film Offfice. No hotel tax discount.
4. Are there any state or local fees offered at no charge? State owned locations/facilities are “fee-free”.
5. Is your state a “right to work state”? No. But films shot here recently under newly elected leadership at the Teamsters–which now works closely with the Film Office—have gone smoothly and without incident.
6. Crew base -Outside of NY and California, Massachusetts has the best crew base in America.
7. Do you have sound stages? Yes. Contact Massachusetts Film Office for specifics.
8. Do you have equipment houses in your state?Yes. Contact Massachusetts Film Office for specifics
9. Do you have film and/or sound labs in your state? Yes. Contact Massachusetts Film Office for specifics.
10. Specify your weather patterns It’s New England. If you don’t like the weather, wait a minute.
11. What are the child labor laws in your area? ? Child Labor laws are comparable to most other states. Contact Massachusetts Film Office for specifics.
12. Please list the productions which have shot in your state within the last 2 years.
THE DEPARTED directed by Martin Scorcese (Warner Bros) — 2007 Academy Award for Best Picture.
GAME PLAN directed by Andy Fickman (Disney) — Post Production
GONE BABY GONE directed by Ben Affleck (Disney) — Post Production
“21″ directed by Robert Luketic (Sony Pictures) — Post Production
MY BEST FRIEND’S GIRL directed by Howard Deutch (Lionsgate Films)
THE WOMEN directed by Diane English (New Line Films)
PINK PANTHER DEUX directed by Harald Zwart (Columbia Pictures)
REAL MEN CRY directed by Brian Goodman (Yari Film Group)
THE BOX directed by Richard Kelly (Warner Bros)
THE GREAT DEBATERS directed by Denzel Washington (MGM)
THE LONELY MAIDEN directed by Peter Hewitt (Yari Film Group)
GHOSTS OF GIRLFRIENDS PAST directed by Mark Waters (New Line)
PAUL BLART: MALL COP directed by Steve Carr (Columbia Pictures)
ASHECLIFFE directed by Martin Scorcese (Paramount Pictures)
THE PROPOSAL directed by Anne Fletcher (Disney)
THE SURROGATES directed by Jonathan Mostow (Disney)
BRIDE WARS directed by Gary Winick (Fox)
THIS SIDE OF THE TRUTH directed by Ricky Gervais (Warner Bros)
EDGE OF DARKNESS directed by Martin Campbell (Graham King Prod)
Massachusetts Film Office
Nick Paleologos, Executive Director
31 St. James Ave. Suite 260
Boston MA 02116
617-423-1155
617-423-1158 fax
nick@mafilm.org
http://www.mafilm.org
Posted 31 July, 2007 in New Jersey
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1. Does your state offer tax incentives? Yes! Please see our website for details: http://www.njfilm.org/ – go to link at the bottom of page
Please look at this link for a summary of the incentive: EP NJ Summary
2. Are there hotel tax discounts?
There is no discount on the hotel occupancy tax, however you do not have to pay hotel occupancy tax after 90 days.
3. Are there any state or local fees offered at no charge? (not answered)
Use of state or locations at no charge/reduced cost: Permit fees/requirements differ from town to town. The Motion Picture and Television Commission can supply the requisite information, based on filmmakers’ location requirements.
4. Is your state a “right to work” state? No.
5. Crew base
Many union crew members live in NJ, and are available for hire. Multiple productions can be serviced by our large talent base. Call the Motion Picture and Television Commission for referrals.
6. Do you have sound stages?
The three largest studios are Rollercoaster Studios in East Hanover (4,000 sq. ft. stage), TriStar Studios in Fairfield (12,000 sq. ft. total of studio space) and Hill Theater Studio in Paulsboro (6,000 sq. ft. stage). Warehouses are frequently rented for temporary studio use. Large warehouse space is available at The Peninsula At Bayonne Harbor, and had been used for many large-scale productions.
7. Do you have equipment houses in your state?
Camera Service Center, the largest grip and electric house on the East Coast, is located in Secaucus. The Light House, another grip and electric supply, is located in Branchburg.
8. Do you have film and/or sound labs in your state?
NFL Films in Mt. Laurel has the only film laboratory in the state.
9. Specify your weather patterns
Temperature differences between the northern and southern parts of the state are greatest in winter and least in summer. Nearly every weather station has registered readings of 100 F or higher at some time, and all have records of zero or below.
In the northern highland area, the average date of last freeze (32 F) in spring is about May 2nd, and that of the first freeze in fall is October 12th. On the seacoast corresponding dates are April 6th and November 9th, while in the central and southern interior the dates are April 23rd and October 19th. Freeze-free days in the northern highlands average 163, with 217 along the seacoast and 179 in the central and southern interior.
Northern New Jersey is near enough to the paths of the storms which cross the Great Lakes region and down the St. Lawrence Valley to receive part of its precipitation from that source. However, the heaviest general rains are produced by coastal storms of tropical origin. The centers of these storms usually pass some distance offshore, with heaviest rainfall and strongest wind near the coast. On several occasions tropical storms have moved inland along the south Atlantic coast, and then moved northward either through or to the west of New Jersey.
he average annual precipitation ranges from about 40 inches along the southeast coast to 51 inches in north-central parts of the state. In other sections the annual averages are mostly between 43 and 47 inches. Rainfall is well distributed during the warm months. Heavy 24-hour falls of 7 or 8 inches are occasionally recorded.
Brief periods of drought during the growing season are not uncommon, but prolonged droughts are relatively rare, occurring on the average once in 15 years. Flooding in New Jersey is usually caused by heavy general rains, at times associated with storms of tropical origin. Local flooding results from ice gorging.
The season during which measurable quantities of snow are like to fall extends from about October 15th to April 20th in the Highlands, and from about November 15th to March 15th in the vicinity of Cape May. Average seasonal amounts range from about 13 inches at Cape May to nearly 50 inches in the Highlands. Snowfalls of 10 or more inches in a single storm are occasional occurrences.
The number of days a month with measurable precipitation averages 8 for each of the fall months, September, October and November, and 9 to 12 for the other months of the year; the average yearly number is 120. Midday relative humidity averages 68 percent along the seacoast and 57 percent or less at inland locations.
Normally, sunshine varies from slightly over one-half of the possible amount in the northern counties to about 60 percent in the south. The prevailing wind is from the northwest from October to April, inclusive, and from the southwest for the other months of the year.
Tornadoes average less than one per year and most areas receive from 25 to 30 thunderstorms each year.
The invigorating climate of New Jersey, with marked changes in weather, generally neither extreme nor severe, provides an excellent setting for industrial and commercial interests, as evidences by the concentration of population in the state.
10. What are the child labor laws in your area?
There is no minimum age requirement for children working in motion pictures and television programs. However, out-of-state minors under the age of 16 must procure a Special Theatrical Permit from the local issuing officer in the school district in which a production is being filmed. In-state minors must procure a Special Theatrical Permit from the local issuing officer in the school district where they live. Said minors can work no longer than 5 hours daily, 24 hours weekly, 6 days a week. Combined hours of school and work must not exceed 8 hours daily. Minors under 16 are prohibited from working before 7 a.m. or after 11:30 p.m. unless special permission has been granted by the Department of Labor, at the request of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission. Minors under 16 must be accompanied at all times by an adult who is a parent, guardian or representative of the employer.
Minors between the ages of 16 and 18 can work as long as 8 hours daily, 40 hours weekly, 6 days a week. They must obtain an Employment Certificate from the local issuing officer in the district in which a production is being filmed. Minors between the ages of 16 and 18 are prohibited from working before 6 a.m. or after 11:30 p.m. unless special permission has been granted by the Department of Labor, at the request of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission.
In order to obtain a Special Theatrical Permit or Employment Certificate, applicant must supply a physician’s letter stating that the minor is in good health, proof of birth in the form of a birth certificate or passport, and a completed permit form signed by the child’s parent or guardian. During the regular school year, a report card or letter from school must also be provided as proof that the minor is in good academic standing.
Minors working for one day or less may obtain an emergent theatrical permit by application to the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission. Information on how to obtain this permit may be obtained by clicking on the EMERGENT THEATRICAL PERMIT link
http://www.njfilm.org/Child_Emergent_Permit.pdf
For more information about the Child Labor Law and/or instructions on how to contact local issuing officers, contact the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission at 973-648-6279.
11. Please list the productions which have shot in your state within the last 2 years.
There are far too many to list them all, but here are a bunch:
FEATURES:
The Wrestler
Choke
The Assassination of a High School Principal
Cadillac Records
Taking Chance
Lymelife
The Perfect Age Of Rock n’ Roll
The Messenger
Greta
Two Lovers
Burn After Reading
TV:
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
The Electric Company
The Guiding Light
As The World Turns
Rescue Me
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FilmUSA Contact: Andy Fraser
1. Does your state offer tax incentives? YES For details: http://www.FilmSC.com/cash.html For a summary: EP Summary of South Carolina lncentive
2. Are there sales tax discounts? Exemptions
3. Are there hotel tax discounts? Exemption applies to Accommodations taxes
4. Are there any state or local fees offered at no charge?
a. Police/Fire ? No, but very reasonable rates
b. Permits? Only 3 towns require permits
c. Use of state or locations at no charge/reduced cost? State properties may be used as filming locations without a location fee. Contact the SC Film Commission for more details
5. Is your state a “right to work state? Yes
6. Crew base
a. Number of union crews (i.e. – how many productions can be served?) 2.5
b. Number of non-union crews 1
c. Allowances to bring crew from out-of state (union cooperation) Yes, IA #491 serves both SC and NC and offers a “nearby” stipend
d. Crew contact information http://www.FilmSC.com/hire1.asp or the SCFC: 803.737.0490
7. Do you have sound stages?
Company: Hollywood SC Studios
Contact: Matt Slechter
City: Hollywood
Zip: 29449
County: Charleston
Region: Charleston
Phones: TELEPHONE: (843)853-2232
Email: matthew@atlasworldwide.net
Web Site: http://www.hollywoodscstudios.com
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Company: The Broadcast Group (This was formerly CROWN STUDIOS)
Contact: Ron Aldridge
City: Fort Mill
Zip: 29715
County: York
Region: Rock Hill
Phones: CELLPHONE: (803)367-2012
TELEPHONE: (704)522-4466; FAX: (704)527-4447
Email: ron@thebroadcastgroup.com
Web Site: http://www.thebroadcastgroup.com
b. Alternatives to sound stages (warehouses, etc)? Many warehouse in various areas of the state – call the SCFC for latest listings
8. Do you have equipment houses in your state?
a. Please specify grip/electric/camera/vehicles, etc. High Output Lighting and Grip, Screen Gems-SC (Grip and Electric) , Film Trucks, Palmetto Production Equipment, NEW: Cine Catering, GO Camera Support
b. Where are they located? Charleston region
c. If not in your state, closest facilities? All other equipment and services in neighboring Ga and NC
9. Do you have film and/or sound labs in your state? No – GA is closest state
10. Specify your weather patterns http://www.FilmSC.com/climate.html for complete details
11. What are the child labor laws in your area? South Carolina follows Federal guidelines
12. Please list the productions which have shot in your state within the last 2 years.
Dear John, Relativity Media
Nailed, Capitol Pictures
The New Daughter, Gold Circle
Army Wives TV Series (Seasons 1- 3 ABC/Lifetime)
Leatherheads, Smokehouse/Universal
Gospel Hill, Gospel Hill Productions
Walker Payne, Persistent Entertainment
Asylum, Hyde Park Entertainment
Death Sentence, Hyde Park Entertainment
The Strangers, Mandate Pictures
Who’s Your Caddy, Ascendant Pictures
Patriotville, Two Roads Entertainment
15. Please add any additional information, or a statement from your office here.
In South Carolina, we appreciate the contribution the film industry makes to our state and our communities. Our industry-savvy film commission is dedicated to making the experience of your next production successful and hassle-free. Our extensive network of state and local officials will open doors for your production. We invite you to experience our southern hospitality among the rich landscape of South Carolina.
South Carolina perks:
Experienced crew and supplier base
Aggressive incentives
Cooperative and welcoming communities that offer local incentives
Few permits
Mild climate that allows comfortable year-round shooting
University intern assistance and 35mm production gear
Add to this the beauty and geographic diversity of South Carolina and you’ll find we’re an unbeatable combination!
We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Jeff Monks
Film Commissioner
http://www.FilmSC.com
Posted 31 July, 2007 in SC News
Too many out-of-state residents hired
South Carolina and other states have been pouring millions more into incentives to lure Hollywood films to their states to create jobs even as film-production jobs have dwindled outside California.
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Posted 30 July, 2007 in Alabama
Alabama Film Office
Alabama Center for Commerce
401 Adams Avenue Suite 616
Montgomery, AL 36104
Main Phone: (334) 242-4195
Fax: (334) 242-2077
film.office@ado.alabama.gov
About Arkansas
Arkansas – which means “South Wind” is the name of an Indian tribe. The French Jesuits learned of a tribe probably called Quapaw, or Oo-gaq-pa, which the Algonquin pronounced Oo-ka-na-sa and Marquette wrote Arkansas; LaSalle wrote Arkensa; DeTonti, Arkansas: and LaHarpe, Arkansas. When the state was admitted to the Union in 1836, it was spelled Arkansas. The legislature of 1881 appointed a committee to ascertain the rightful pronunciation of the last syllable, and the result was a resolution declaring the pronunciation to be Ark-an-saw.
Arkansas Statistics
Population: 2,725,714 (2003 U.S. Census Estimate)
Area: 53,178 square miles (2004 Arkansas Statistical Abstract)
Capitol: Little Rock
Time Zone: Central
Average Annual Temperature: 61.1°F
Extreme Length: 240 Miles
Extreme Width: 275 Miles
Highest Elevation: 2753 ft. above sea level
Geography
Arkansas is bounded on the north by Missouri; on the east by the Mississippi River, which separates it from Mississippi and Tennessee; on the south by Louisiana; and on the west by the plains of Oklahoma and Texas. The state is almost equally divided between lowlands and highlands, with the Gulf Coastal Plain on the east and south and the Interior Highlands on the west and north. Elevations in the lowlands range from 54 feet above sea level in the south to 683 feet above sea level in the northeast. The hill section is divided into two areas of nearly equal size. To the north are the Ozark Mountains and the Ouachita subdivision. In this Arkansas Valley stand the highest and most impressive peaks of the state – Nebo, Petit Jean and Magazine. Petit Jean is cleft by a canyon with a 75-foot waterfall, and Mount Magazine has the highest elevation in the state, 2,753 feet above sea level. Rivers of the state are the Mississippi, Arkansas, White, St. Francis, Red, Ouachita and their tributaries – all of which drain to the south and the southeast. Arkansas has scores of small streams and lakes, and the plateau section is noted for its many springs. Mammoth Spring, in Fulton County near the Missouri line, has a flow of 150,000 gallons of water per minute. More than a million gallons of water flow daily from the 47 springs at the base of Hot Spring Mountain in Hot Springs National Park. The water has an average temperature of 143 degrees Fahrenheit.
Agriculture
Arkansas has more than 14.5 million acres of land devoted to agricultural pursuits. A temperate climate, a variety of soil types, and a long growing season permit the production of practically every crop grown in America, with the exception of citrus fruit. Arkansas ranks 16th among states with a total of 7.5 million harvested acres of crop production. Arkansas leads the United States in the productions of rice and ranks second in the production of commercial broiler chickens. It is third in catfish, fifth in cotton, eighth in eggs, second in farm chickens, third in turkeys and ninth in soybeans. The state is well known for its tomatoes, strawberries, peaches, pecans, sorghum grain, wine grapes, blue berries and watermelons.
Natural Resources
Petroleum, natural gas, and bromine are the top three minerals produced in Arkansas. Arkansas ranks first in the production of bromine, accounting for 45.8 percent of the worlds output. The state also produces about half of the world’s output of silica stone, a natural abrasive. Murfreesboro is the home of the only diamond mine open to the public in North America.
Arkansas has 18,778,600 acres of forest land. The forests are divided into three principle classifications: the loblolly, short leaf pine of the West Gulf Coastal Plain and the Ouachita Mountains; and the bottom land hardwoods of the alluvial plains of Eastern Arkansas.
Posted 30 July, 2007 in Connecticut
THE PRODUCERS GUILD OF AMERICA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE FILM OFFICE. PLEASE VERIFY ALL INFORMATION WITH THE FILM OFFICE DIRECTLY.
1. Does your state offer tax incentives? Yes! For details please see our website: LINK TO CT INCENTIVES
For summary of incentives: LINK TO EP SUMMARY OF CT INCENTIVES
A list of experienced tax credit brokers can be found in our on-line Production Resource Directory at http://www.ctfilm.com
2. Are there sales tax discounts? Yes – Per Conn. Gen. Stat. §12-412(44)(A)(i) and (B), PS 2006 (9), there are sales tax exemptions for certain materials and equipment purchased or leased for use in creating audio or video productions. Please see this link for details: LINK TO INFO ON SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS
3. Are there hotel tax discounts? Hotel occupancy tax is exempt after 30 consecutive days.
4. Are there any state or local fees offered at no charge? Yes, there are many state-owned facilities including buildings, museums and historical properties which do not require a location fee, but may require additional staffing for this purpose.
Connecticut has 169 municipalities, many of which do not charge permit fees. Please contact the Connecticut Film Division for information
a. Use of state or locations at no charge/reduced cost? Reduced cost
5. Is your state a “right to work state”? No
6. Crew base
a. Number of union crew members? about 200
b. Number of non-union crew members? under 100
c. Allowances to bring crew from out-of state (union cooperation) Yes. Connecticut is 1 of the 5 states that is under the jurisdiction of New York IATSE.
7. Do you have sound stages? Yes Yes, there are film stages and commercial facilities of varying size and capability throughout the state. Additionally there are several multiple-stage film studio projects actively in development. Please contact the Connecticut Film Division for further details.
8. Do you have equipment houses in your state? Connecticut has a diverse list of grip and electric and production-related vendors for smaller projects, and offers convenient access to film resources and equipment from the surrounding major metropolitan areas.
9. Do you have film and/or sound labs in your state? No
10. Specify your weather patterns - Connecticut has four full seasons.
11. What are the child labor laws in your area? State of Connecticut law does not specifically address this issue, but the Department of Labor provides a checklist for the employment of minors in Connecticut at http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/wgwkstnd/minors/wgminors.htm
12. Please list the productions which have shot in your state within the last 2 years.
Filmography Highlights:
Serial Buddies
Listen to Your Heart
The Best Laid Plans
Harvest
Once More With Feeling
25/8
All Good Things
Everybody’s Fine
The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
Away We Go
Confessions of a Shopaholic
The Vicious Kind
National Lampoon’s Dirty Movie
Rachel Getting Married
Righteous Kill
The Six Wives of Henry Lefay
Old Dogs
A Slaughter in Plague Town
Made for Each Other
Company Retreat
College Road Trip
For One More Day
Revolutionary Road
The Other Side of the Tracks
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Camp Hope
Birds of America
What Just Happened?
Pistol Whipped
Friends With Benefits
The Accidental Husband
Factory Girl
Reservation Road
The Bronx is Burning
Television Highlights:
Deal or No Deal
The Maury Povich Show
The Steve Wilcos Show
The Jerry Springer Show
On The Case with Paul Zahn
Clash of the Choirs
Fat March
Extreme Makeover Home Edition
13. Please add any additional information, or a statement from your office here.
The Film Division of the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism is the primary contact for statewide film, television, and digital media production.
The Film Division offers three aggressive tax credit incentives programs for production, infrastructure and digital animation. These work concurrently to make Connecticut one of the most budget-friendly states in the nation. Beyond our economic incentives, Connecticut offers 5,009 square miles of exceptionally versatile indoor and outdoor space. High energy cities bustle minutes away from peaceful suburbs, industrial sites function not far from scenic farmlands, and nearly 100 miles of coastline define Connecticut’s southern border.
The Film Division team is comprised of experienced film and television professionals who can assist in finding ideal locations, securing approvals and permissions, and getting you where you need to go, quickly. Connecticut’s on-line Locations Gallery and Production Resource Directory allow 24/7 access to resourcing an extensive library of locations, in addition to the best venues and services for your needs.
For more information about filming in Connecticut, please contact the Connecticut Film Division at filminfo@ct.gov, visit our website at http://www.ctfilm.com/ , or call us at 860-256-2800.
CT Commission on Culture & Tourism
Film Division
One Constitution Plaza
2nd Floor
Hartford, CT 06103
860-256-2800
Fax 860-256-2811
http://www.ctfilm.com/
Posted 30 July, 2007 in Wisconsin
Film Wisconsin
648 N. Plankinton
Suite 425
Milwaukee, WI
53203-2501
(414) 287-4253
Contact: Scott Robbe
http://www.filmwisconsin.net .
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