Photo of the week: A waiting game is almost over
Local filmmakers expect more action on their front soon.
A long-awaited state bill expected to become law soon establishes the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Fund. It will be filled with $300 million every two years over the next 10 years.
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Filmmakers said such subsidies are crucial to attract productions here and compete with states such as New Mexico, Georgia and others.
Under the bill, the minimum required in-state spending for film and TV productions remains $250,000 to be eligible for incentives. Grant payments equal 5% for projects that spend between $500,000 and $1 million in-state; 10% for projects between $1 million and $5 million; and 25% for projects that spend at least $5 million. Spending requirements start at $100,000 for digital interactive media production and commercials. At least 60% of any production must be filmed in Texas.
ABJ will have in-depth coverage of the film incentives and the local filmmaking scene when the bill is signed by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Visit Austin has a list of 27 big-budget productions that have been filmed in Austin over the years, from Dazed and Confused to Fear the Walking Dead.
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