Important Stuff

As you may have heard, the New York State tax credit for film/television production has dried up. Without the incentive program, the television shows and feature films that have migrated to NYC to shoot may be packing their bags. So far this pilot season has shown not one new show planning to shoot in New York, and it's not because people are tired of aerial shots of the Brooklyn Bridge - it's because it's too pricey to shoot here without these incentives. With no new business in town, we'll be looking at one massive group of unemployed actors, writers, directors, editors, casting directors, producers... you get the idea.

Unless Governor Paterson reviews and approves more funds for the program this coming April, it's going to hit the fan.

Even if you don't work in the industry, the decision still affects you. When productions leave New York, less spending occurs within the state, and we all know what less spending does to the economy, right?

Click here to sign the Petition to save New York State's Film and TV Tax Credits.