Lights, camera, action: Wisconsin bill would revive tax incentives for film
Alex Kudrna owns Backyard Dream Productions in Kenosha. In the last year, three larger clients, including the TV show “Judge Mathis,” approached him to use his studio.
“That just died because we don’t have film incentives, so they ended up going to L.A.,” Kudrna said.
Kudrna’s story isn’t a unique one — Wisconsin is one of five states that doesn’t have a dedicated film office and one of 10 that doesn’t offer any production incentives for filmmakers.
I think it’s a win for everybody.
A new state bill seeks to change that. The bill, which has bipartisan support, would create income and franchise tax credits for film production companies and start up a state film office, which would be attached to the Department of Tourism.
Supporters of the measure — which include Action! Wisconsin, a statewide coalition of filmmakers and producers — say the incentives will lead to more film, TV show and advertisement productions coming to the state. They believe the measure will help create jobs and bring in more money.
Read the original article from Wisconsin Public Radio to learn more!
About Action Wisconsin!
Action! Wisconsin is a coalition of businesses and individuals working to bring Film, Television, and Video Game investment into communities, large and small, across the state
