| Calling all Floridians interested in
a strong economic future for the State of Florida ...
It is an urgent and undisputed fact that job creation and job
retention will drive Florida's economic recovery and
diversification.
The Entertainment Industry Economic Development Act
(House Bill 697)  – legislation filed on behalf of the film, TV
& digital media industry by Rep. Stephen Precourt - creates a
consistent and competitive film and digital media tax credit that
has a proven record of attracting and growing the entertainment
industry in numerous states throughout the nation. This incentive
will level the economic playing field and allow Florida to take
advantage of its existing talent pool while continuing to build
digital media entertainment production clusters. The Senate
Companion (SB 1430) has been filed by Sen. Haridopolos
which mirrors HB 697.
HB 697 / SB 1430 - The
highlights:
- This legislation allows Florida to retain and create more high
wage jobs by attracting production spending immediately, while
avoiding any fiscal hit in the upcoming budget.
- The bill will generate substantial amounts of new revenue for
the State by creating thousands of jobs for Floridians and boosting
a broad and diverse spectrum of ancillary businesses.
- Money comes in before money is spent, making this a true
performance based tax credit - a
certified production company only receives tax credits AFTER all
its Florida expenditures have been verified.
- Florida is assured that all the money remains in the state as
only a Florida taxpayer can use the credit.
We are urging you to reach out to your legislators individually;
let them know what the Florida film, TV & digital media
industry means to you, your family, your friends, your business and
your community. If you cannot get an appointment with your
legislator, meet with their key legislative aide, or send them a
fax or a letter (not an e-mail). Feel free to use the documents
linked below if you require more information.
HB 697 | SB 1430 | Industry Fact Sheet .
Let your State
Legislators know that incentives for the Florida film, TV &
digital media industry will:
- Put Floridians back to work QUICKLY
- Put money into the hands of small business owners throughout
the State
- Will generate substantial and impactful new revenues for the
State of Florida
Together we will have a strong, unified
voice...
Together we will ensure that legislators take
the steps necessary to build a strong economic future for our
State...
Together we can begin to be a part of the
solution that Florida and all citizens need for
recovery!
Thank you for your cooperation and continued support!
Click here to view Film Florida's Sizzle Reel; a
riviting call-to-action short film created for Film Florida, in
participation with MOFEC, in support of the incentive to bring more
jobs and production to the state.
The following organizations support HB
697 - The Entertainment Industry Economic Development Act (listed
alphabetically):
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