Alabama gains popularity with regard to filming, and this is obvious with the film production which happens through the State. Now, legislators are expanding incentives.GOV. Kay Ivey signed the Senate bill 177. This bill changed the 2009 law on the entertainment industry to include musical production. Before, the state would provide a maximum of $ 20 million in incentives. However, it will cost $ 30 million once the law has entered into force. According to the Alabama Film Index website, the last 10 years have been recognizable for our state. Many films were made in Alabama, many of which in Birmingham. “This will create jobs for the Alabamians, but will also help Alabama to compete,” said Josh Williams, co -owner and general manager of Workplay. He obtained a headquarters in the front row for music production and cinema on site. “For us, we have obtained the sound scene, which was designed for the production of films. We throw concerts there, but we also have two different music studios here,” he said. Being able to offer more incentives to work in Alabama makes the state more competitive, especially when neighboring states are extremely popular for the entertainment industry. “Before they also go to Georgia and Louisiana to do these things,” said Williams. Alabama Entertainment Office.SB177 took effect on October 1.
Alabama gains popularity with regard to filming, and this is obvious with the film production which happens through the State. Now legislators are expanding incentives.
Governor Kay Ivey signed Bill 177 of the Senate place.
This bill changes the 2009 law on the entertainment industry to include musical production.
Before, the state would provide a maximum of $ 20 million in incentives. However, it will be $ 30 million once the law will take place.
According to the Alabama films index Website, the last 10 years have been recognizable for our condition. Many films were made in Alabama, many of which in Birmingham.
“This will create jobs for the Alabamians, but will also help Alabama to compete,” said Josh Williams, co -owner and general manager of Workplay.
He obtained a headquarters in the front row for music and the production of films on the site.
“For us, we have obtained the sound scene, which was built for the production of films. We present concerts there, but we also have two different music studios here,” he said.
Being able to offer more incentives to work in Alabama makes the state more competitive, especially when neighboring states are extremely popular for the entertainment industry.
“Before they go to Georgia and Louisiana to do these things,” said Williams.
The legislation also changes the name of the Alabama film office at the Alabama entertainment office.
SB177 took effect on October 1.