A MESSAGE FROM THE TXMPA PRESIDENT
Early signs are good that the incentive is reinvigorating the moving picture industry in Texas. In a recently released report from the Texas Film Commission, over 56 applications arrived on the Commissioner's desk between April 23 and July 20 of this year. These applications cross industry segments in terms of budget and medium. They include feature films, television projects, commercials, and video games amounting to a total Texas spend of $57,261,217 and 2,947 total cast /crew jobs. In addition, two network television series and two major feature films that are not represented in the above figures are in preproduction and are here in Texa largely due to our incentive program. This is great news not only for the individuals and companies working in the industry, but for the communities, vendors, and ancillary businesses which benefit from the dollars coming to the State. We applaud the foresight of our Legislators, Comptroller and Governor in working with the industry to put this program in place.
While the incentive looks to be working, if we want continued support from the Legislature, we need to prove that the program returns money to the State. This will take an Economic Impact Study. If you want to keep working and making a living in Texas, you need to JOIN NOW! We need your money. Here is a link to our web-site where you can join using Paypal. http://www.txmpa.org/index.php?option=com_civicrm&Itemid=120
While the incentive looks to be working, if we want continued support from the Legislature, we need to prove that the program returns money to the State. This will take an Economic Impact Study. If you want to keep working and making a living in Texas, you need to JOIN NOW! We need your money. Here is a link to our web-site where you can join using Paypal. http://www.txmpa.org/index.php?option=com_civicrm&Itemid=120
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