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Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania Rep. introduces bill that aims to protect minors in the film industry
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A Representative announced plans to introduce legislation that would aim to protect minor children on film sets. The bill, authored by Rep. Liz Hanbidge (D – Montgomery), would require a recipient of the Pennsylvania Film Tax Credit to ensure that every adult on a taxpayer-funded production that includes children passes a child abuse background check. Hanbidge argued in her legislation that while there are various child labor laws and protections, abusers can still fall through the cracks. Hanbidge also referenced the 2024 docuseries 'Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,' in which former child actors from Nickelodeon shows in the 1990s and early 2000s shared their experiences of abuse on set. The documentary revealed that a film executive convicted of child abuse was fired from one children's television network only to be hired again by another children's network without going through a background check. The Pennsylvania Film Tax Credit program authorizes the use of tax credits to expand the Pennsylvania film industry. A film can be eligible for tax credits if the Pennsylvania production expenses comprise at least 60% of the film's total production expenses. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Streaming show filmed in Pennsylvania gets over $30M in ‘film tax credits'
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Film Office is providing $30 million in film tax credits to the producer of a streaming series that is currently filming its fourth season in Pittsburgh. The show, 'Mayor of Kingstown,' has brought in over $100 million into Pennsylvania's economy and resulted in more than 2,600 new jobs. According to Paramount Plus, the show is centered around a series of explosions that rocks Kingstown and its citizens as a new face of the Russian mob sets up shop and a drug war rages inside and outside the prison walls. 'When a TV or film production comes to Pennsylvania it's a huge driver for the local economy. Crews need housing, equipment, transportation, catering and other services, hire area workers, and spend money at local businesses,' Film Commissioner Anthony Pesi said. 'The Shapiro Administration is thrilled that a major production like 'Mayor of Kingstown' recognizes the incredible locations, people, and amenities we have in Pennsylvania, and our Film Tax Credit program helps us better compete in attracting more well-known productions like this one.' The Pennsylvania Film Tax Credit program offers a 25% tax credit to productions that spend at least 60% of their total budget in the Commonwealth, according to the Department of Community and Economic Development. To qualify, projects must be a feature film, television film, television talk or game show series, television commercial or pilot. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania invests millions in popular streaming series
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Earlier today, the Shapiro Administration announced that it will be providing a multi-million-dollar film tax credit to the producers of 'Mayor of Kingstown', which is currently filming its fourth season in the City of Pittsburgh. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED), the Pennsylvania Film Office is providing a $30 million film tax credit to the producers of the hit streaming series 'Mayor of Kingstown'. Currently, the series starring Jeremy Renner is filming its fourth season in Pittsburgh. To date, production of the series has resulted in more than 2,600 new jobs and infused over $100 million into Pennsylvania's economy. RELATED: Pennsylvania invests in TV & film projects including new Shane Gillis show 'Tires' 'When a TV or film production comes to Pennsylvania it's a huge driver for the local economy. Crews need housing, equipment, transportation, catering and other services, hire area workers, and spend money at local businesses,' Film Commissioner Gino Anthony Pesi said. 'The Shapiro Administration is thrilled that a major production like 'Mayor of Kingstown' recognizes the incredible locations, people, and amenities we have in Pennsylvania, and our Film Tax Credit program helps us better compete in attracting more well-known productions like this one.' DCED says the Pennsylvania Film Tax Credit program offers a 25% tax credit to products that spend at least 60% of their total budget in Pennsylvania. To be eligible for the tax credit, projects must be a feature film, a television film, a television talk or game show series, a television commercial, a television pilot, or each episode of a television series intended as programming for a national audience. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'We're thrilled to welcome Season Four of Mayor of Kingstown back to Pittsburgh. The production employs thousands of local union members, emphasizing the impact that a robust Pennsylvania Film Tax Credit program can have on our economy and industry,' Dawn M. Keezer, Executive Director, of the Pittsburgh Film Office said. 'Feature films and TV productions have impacted this region to the tune of $2.5 billion. The continued expansion of the program is vital to our growth and the good, family-sustaining jobs and workforce development opportunities it supports.' Since the start of the Shapiro Administration, Film Tax Credits have attracted 72 film projects, including a record 50 projects in fiscal year 2023-24. Altogether, those projects infused more than $767 million into regional economies and generated jobs for more than 6,700 Pennsylvanians. abc27 news will keep you updated as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
