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| Mid-Atlantic Studio Mechanics Local 487, I.A.T.S.E. |
| Welcome! We are the craftspeople who work on the technical side of the Motion Pictures and Television Production in Delaware (west of Rt. 13), Maryland, Washington D.C. and Virginia. Our work has encompassed everything from big budget blockbusters to small independent films, commercial, music videos, political spots, industrial / corporate video as well as television series. Our members represent the most qualified, experienced and professional technicians and craftspeople in the region. |
Wednesday 03 February 2010
Maryland Senate Bill 98 - Public Hearing
Senate Bill 98 a 30% tax credit bill is scheduled for a public hearing in the Senate Budget & Taxation Committee on Tuesday, February 2nd@ 1:00 PM. If you wish to testify you will need to be there by 11:00 AM to sign in and hand in 25 copies of your testimony.Location: The Mille Senate Building
3 West 11 Bladen St.
Annapolis, MD
Park at the Naval Academy Parking lot.
The bill can be tracked online: HERE - Senate Bill 98
Complete information on the hearing details is available HERE
Monday 01 February 2010
A Message From Becky Beckstoffer With The Virginia Film Office
Thanks so much to all of you for participating in "Film Day" Tuesday. It was a huge success and the biggest turn-out of industry folks ever! But it’s not over yet. The Senate Finance Committee is meeting next Tuesday, February 3, at 9:00 AM ** (NOTE DATE CHANGE) ** in Senate Room B of the General Assembly Building to discuss our film legislation. We are trying to get production representatives there in case the committee wants to hear from you. Once again, you would just be telling your own story. Please let me know at your earliest convenience if you are available to attend this meeting. I feel like a broken record when I say thank you for your continued support . . . but we truly couldn’t succeed without your passion and endurance.
Thank you!
All the best,
Becky – email
Marketing Manager, Virginia Film Office
804.545.5533
804.356.3414 cell
(Please contact Becky at the numbers and email address above if you are able to attend the meeting.)
Friday 29 January 2010
Governor Bob McDonnell - Promoting Film Production in Virginia
Governor Bob McDonnell has made support of Virginia’s film industry a priority for his new administration. Throughout the campaign he has talked about the importance of film and tourism, and during his State of the Union address he RECOMMENDED AN APPROPRIATION OF $2 MILLION FOR THE MOTION PICTURE OPPORTUNITY FUND! This is the first time a Virginia governor has publicly pledged this kind of support for our industry, and we are grateful for his commitment.In addition to extra money for the Fund, there are TWO BILLS IN FRONT OF THE LEGISLATURE THAT WOULD PROVIDE $10 MILLION IN TAX CREDITS.
SB 257 and HB 861 are bills that would create a $10 million tax credit plan for the biennial budget. This means that $5 million of credits would be available each year for the next two years. Under this plan, a percentage of expenses spent in Virginia on labor and goods and services would be made available to production companies. In addition, tax credits will be available based on hiring of first time workers, and on filming in distressed areas of the state. The incentive program is estimated to generate more than 500 jobs for Virginia.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE LET OUR LAWMAKERS KNOW WE SUPPORT THE TAX CREDIT LEGISLATION AND THE GOVERNOR’S BUDGET AMENDMENT. www.filmva.com
SB 257 & HB 861
Sponsored by Sen. Louise Lucas (D – Portsmouth) and Del. Ben Cline (R-Amherst)
You may track the bills by the following links.
SB 257
HB 861
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VA. Film Industry Might Get A New Script (Richmondbizsense.co m – Article Jan 27, 2010)
Read the full article HERE
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If you want to be more involved, please consider participating in the VPA Two-a Day program. Visit the Virginia Production Alliance web site at www.filmva.com for more information!
Monday 25 January 2010
The Film Industry in Maryland - DBED Report
Available for download:Read the comprehensive reports from the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development regarding the state of film production in Maryland in respect to the economic impact of current policy and the competitiveness of Maryland in production and incentives.
The reports are in three parts and can be downloaded individually or in a single zip file by checking the Downloads Section.
Click HERE to download the reports... site link
Friday 12 December 2008
The Maryland Film Industry Coalition
Updated Information on the MD Advocacy Group
Formed In July, 2008
The Maryland Film Industry Coalition is an alliance of business leaders, labor unions, educational institutions, government entities and individuals that recognize the importance of film, television and media production to Maryland’s economy.
Board of Directors
E. Scott Johnson, Esq. (Ober/ Kaler); Jed Dietz (Maryland Film Festival); Debbie Donaldson Dorsey (Baltimore Film Office); Eric Pripstein (Coale/ Pripstein & Associates); Philip Andrews (Kraman & Grahm, PA); Carol Flaisher (Location Mgr); Bunnie Gleiman (Bond Lumber); Delegate Melony Griffith (Prince Georges County); Mayor Sidney Katz (Gaithersburg); Rosemarie Levy (Representing Local 487 - I.A.T.S.E.); Jane Love (Representing SAG-AFTRA); Douglas Mann (Maryland Institute College of Art); Keith Mehlinger (Morgan State University); Keifer Mitchell, Esq., David Modell (3ality Digital Holdings); Pat Moran (C.S.A.); Nina Noble (Producer); Nancy Roberts, Esq. (NRCS, Inc.); Terry M. Rubenstein, (Meyerhoff Family Charitable Fund); B.J. Spencer (VIP Security); Christopher ”Kit” Spicer (College of Fine Arts & Communications –Towson University).
Behind The Scenes
* The Executive Director - Rita O’Brennan
* Governmental Relations/Lobbyist – The Firm of Rifkin, Livingston, Levitan & Silver (Annapolis, MD)
* Legislation being crafted /fine tuned
* Economic Study - currently being undertaken/RESI (Towson University & The Economic
Alliance of Greater Baltimore)
Promotional DVD – In post production. Produced by David Reiss (Towson University)
Contact Information
* Phone: 410-347-Film (3456)
* Web Site: www.MDFilm.org Projected launch date Wednesday, December 17, 2008 (Congruent Media)
* Mailing Address:
The Maryland Film Industry Coalition
PO Box 4235
Timonium, MD 21093
Volunteers/ Contributions
Contact the Maryland Film Industry Coalition office if you are interested in contributing. Please contact Rosemarie Levy ( balevy487@aol.com or 410-685-4141 or 800-394-4811) at the Local 487 office if you are interested in volunteering. (Contributions are a legitimate business expense.)
This infomation is also available for download HERE
