Dear Florida Film Maker and Community:
Although our industry is benefiting
greatly from the Florida Entertainment Industry Financial
Incentive Program, we could be at risk of losing production
if we do not fortify legislative support in 2012. We are asking
for your financial support to continue the effort to keep
Florida's film incentives strong and competitive by joining
the “Committee
of Professional Film Makers”, which is
similar to a PAC that is designed to amplify the collective
voice of the entire Florida film community in Tallahassee.
COPFM identifies and supports candidates for Florida state
offices who demonstrate a commitment to carefully managed,
high quality economic growth in the entertainment
industry. Candidates are measured, regardless of political
party affiliation, on their dedication to building an
infrastructure that supports the Florida entertainment
industry.
Florida's Film Incentives Work!
Here's proof - for fiscal year 2010-2011
the Florida Entertainment Industry Financial Incentive
Program is projected to have produced:
· $130,593,125 in
Florida qualified expenditures (Florida wages, products or
services) *
· $70,563,074 in wages for Floridians (16,066 positions) *
· 24,269 lodging/room nights *
· 2737 production days *
(From
"FY 2010-2011 Annual Report: The Florida Entertainment
Industry Financial Incentive Program," from the Florida
Office of Film and Entertainment,
www.filminflorida.com
.)
Production dollars are flowing to every sector of our state
economy, impacting such businesses as: hotels, restaurants,
car rental agencies, food purveyors, equipment suppliers,
construction supply stores, costume
houses, aircraft charters, marinas, antique
stores, dry cleaners, locations rentals and housing.
We want more high-impact Television Production, Feature
Films and Commercials. We want an unlimited tax credit. We
want permanent legislation that producers can rely on.
Help press these issues by joining the FFPC today. Go to our
web site and click this link at FFPC
Contribution or click this link: Press
The Issue.
Your membership dollars make the difference.
Together We Can Make A Difference!
Maria K. Chavez,
Past President
