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USD1.5 million still available in Florida
The Governor’s Office of Film & Entertainment in Florida has announced that a film has dropped out of Queue ‘A’. This means that USD1.5 million of the 2008/2009 financial incentives fund is available again. Money is also still available in…
Study Shows USD29.2 billion economic impact for Florida
The Governor’s Office of Film & Entertainment has announced the results of an independent assessment of Florida’s film and entertainment industry, conducted by the Haas Center for Business Research and Economic Development of the University of West Florida. The study…
Industry lobbies Florida Legislature for stronger film incentives
Members of the Florida film industry are lobbying the State Legislature to pass a bill to restore the competitiveness of the state's incentives. Organisations such as the Florida Film Production Coalition and Film Florida are asking for tax credits of…
Florida assesses impact of film industry
The second installment of the Florida Film and Entertainment Industry Economic Assessment has been released. The report states that the estimated economic impact of the Florida film and entertainment industry cluster grew from nearly USD27 billion in 2003 to USD29.2…
Florida offers bonuses to productions
Florida is offering a 5% off-season bonus for productions shooting 75% or more of their principal photography in the state between June and November. The state also provides a hurricane preparedness plan, which offers productions a decrease in the cost…