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OSHKOSH (NBC 26) — Wisconsin filmmakers want to bring back a state tax incentive for movie production, hoping to bring more movies, like “Public Enemies” to the state. “Public Enemies,” filmed in Oshkosh in 2008, brought a long lasting economic and tourism impact to the area. Action! Wisconsin wants to give tax credits to producers who …
Gov. Evers proposes tax credit for Wisconsin movie productions Read More »
Wisconsin’s film industry is celebrating a significant milestone as Governor Tony Evers has included film production incentives and the establishment of a state film office in the newly released 2025-27 biennial budget. This marks a crucial step toward revitalizing Wisconsin’s film and creative sectors, bringing new jobs, investment, and economic growth to the state. The …
bill creates tax credits for film production and creates a State Film Office, attached to the Department of Tourism. The Wisconsin State Assembly has recently introduced a new bill, serving as a companion to the already discussed State Senate Bill 1026. This legislative effort continues the push towards enhancing the regulatory framework within the state, focusing on …
Wisconsin State Assembly introduces Bill 1125 as a companion to Senate Bill 1026 Read More »
Wisconsin’s legislative landscape has a growing interest in local film and TV production, thanks to the promising new Senate Bill 1026 proposing economic incentives for such projects. This move could significantly elevate Wisconsin’s status in the film production arena, aligning it with states that have long enjoyed the economic benefits of such incentives. The bill, …
Wisconsin’s New Film Incentive Bill Sparks Excitement and Hope for the Future Read More »
The Kenosha City Council voted 13-1 last Wednesday night to support Senate Bill 1026, marking a step forward for Wisconsin’s efforts to help grow its own film and television industry. This bill, aimed at establishing vital film and television production incentives, alongside a new state film office, promises to unlock a wealth of economic and …
Superior, Wisconsin’s Tourism Development Commission has teamed up with the Upper Midwest Film Office to offer a 25% rebate on lodging and catering for film crews. While we await news on the recent bill submitted to the State Legislature to bring similar incentives state wide, local efforts like Superior’s prove the case of how badly …
Action! Wisconsin calls upon arts advocates to express their support of these bills.
Top Chef, the acclaimed cooking competition show, now airing on Netflix, has set its latest battleground in the heart of Wisconsin. Known for its high-stakes cooking challenges and a panel of esteemed judges, the show brought its flavor to a state famous for its cheese and bratwurst. We’ll have to wait and see how that works …
Top Chef in Wisconsin is a Feast for the Economy and Tourism Read More »
The Entertainment Partners’ article, “Production Incentives Update: July 2023,” offers a global perspective on the evolving film incentive landscape. It details significant changes in U.S. states like New Mexico, California, and Minnesota, each adapting their tax incentives to attract film production. The article also touches on international updates from Saudi Arabia and New Zealand. This …
