While the neighboring states of New York, Connecticut, & Pennsylvania are all increasing tax incentives to filmmakers, New Jersey Governor Corzine has decided to eliminate funding for the New Jersey State Film Commission starting July 1st 2008 -
The New Jersey Film Commission provides invaluable services to location scouts and location managers working in the New York City area, without which, many projects would not have been filmed in New Jersey
Filming in New Jersey Brought in 92 million dollars last year, money that will be spent in other states next year if the New Jersey Film Office is eliminated
Immediate action is needed to prevent this blow to the film industry in the northeast !
please visit www.savenewjerseyfilm.com for information on what you can do
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3 responses so far ↓
1 Jon // Jun 18, 2008 at 6:39 pm
WHY???!
2 Deren Getz // Jul 13, 2008 at 7:34 pm
From John Hutchinson:
The New Jersey Film Commission has been written back into the budget!
Thanks to Sam Rohn, for his great website, and to everyone who made calls, wrote letters, etc. They are still very happy to get a reprieve.
3 Julie Jacobs // Aug 4, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Hi,
I’m a freelance writer crafting a query letter on the NJ Film and TV Commission. Do you know how many signatures you got for the online petition to the state asking that the Commission not be eliminated from the budget?
Thanks!
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