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Kentucky bill seeks to create state film office

  • Kentucky lawmakers say the commonwealth has one of the top five film incentive programs in the country but lacks a centralized film office, which limits its potential revenue growth.
  • The goal of Senate Bill 1 is to establish a film office to enhance Kentucky's appeal as a filming location and foster economic activity through film tourism.
  • Senate Bill 1 aims to create job opportunities in the film industry for students who currently leave the state to pursue careers in film.
  • The bill has received bipartisan support and is now advancing to the full Senate, according to various lawmakers.
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Kentucky bill seeks to create state film office

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)- A bill in the Kentucky State Senate hopes to make the Commonwealth the next Georgia of the film industry. Kentucky governor declares Severe Weather Awareness Week amid recovery efforts Senate Bill 1 would create a dedicated Kentucky film office which would be be the first point of contact for any future film productions in the state. The office would also be tasked with marketing the state internationally for movies …

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California lawmakers propose expanding Hollywood state tax credit

In the Golden State, lawmakers hope to prevent Hollywood from filming movies and shows in other places by expanding current tax breaks for productions in California. State Assemblyman Rick Chavez Zbur and state Sen. Ben Allen, both Democrats, introduced a…

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Lawmakers advance bill to establish Kentucky Film Office

Kentucky lawmakers are looking to establish a centralized film office to promote the commonwealth as a viable location for filming movies and shows.

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Bill that would create Kentucky Film Office advances to full Senate

The goal of Senate Bill 1 is to strengthen the state's film industry by creating the Kentucky Film Office, which would be part of the state's Cabinet for Economic Development.

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SB 1 advances, aims to establish the Kentucky Film Office

Senate Bill 1, which aims to establish the Kentucky Film Office, advanced through the state's Senate Economic Development Committee on Thursday. If passed by a full Senate, the bill would strengthen and streamline the state's film industry. According to a press release, the office "will serve as the central hub for industry coordination, marketing, and workforce development, to ensure Kentucky capitalizes on its top-tier film incentive program a…

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Kentucky bill to create state's first film office advances in Senate

A new bill could create Kentucky's first film office in an effort to bring more film and television production to the state.

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The Hollywood Reporter broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
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