They claimed that at a time when the state was facing a multi-billion dollar deficit, tax credits shouldn't be offered to rich Hollywood filmmakers. Supporters countered that the movies made in Pennsylvania created many temporary jobs, helped local businesses, and promoted tourism.
The final budget that was adopted cut the tax credit to $42 million this fiscal year and $60 million next year. The Pennsylvania Film Office says that currently three big-budget films are being made in the state -- "Unstoppable," starring Denzel Washington, "Love and Other Drugs," featuring Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway, and "The Next Three Days," with Russell Crowe.
Guests: Jane Saul, Director of PA Film Office, Bob Black, producer, Another Harvest moon, and Andrew Ullman, Location Scout for many major productions in PA, currently working on Russell Crowe film-shooting in Pittsburgh (he's also worked on M. Night Shyamalan's films).
We'll also speak with the Office of Open Records' executive director Terry Mutchler during the second half hour; and learn the trials and tribulations of starting a new state office, how effective the new law has been, and some info about making requests and filing appeals in PA.
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