Cost recovery would be allowed. The Film Commission was most anxious that this resolution would pass because we are losing film production in the state. We are losing it because other countries, states and provinces are recognizing that this industry represents a lucrative piece of economic development for a particular area. The Canadians have formulated payroll tax rebates to encourage film makers to use their country. Other states are providing incentives where no sales tax is due on production.
Money is the bottom line.
This is a very competitive business field. Film-friendly environments are needed in our state and this is where the land agencies come in. Filming should not be at the expense of the resource. Sydney, Australia has put together a film facts book. We want to compile the same type of film facts book.