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Preliminary film production study finds $64.6 million gross economic impact, recommends incentive and staffing changes

2865305 · April 3, 2025
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A preliminary report from consultants on the Arkansas film production incentive estimates $64.6 million in gross value added between FY2014 and FY2025 and recommends reforming incentives, linking expansion to industry development, expanding the Arkansas Film Commission, and improving data collection.

Consultants presenting a preliminary film production study told the House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee that incentivized production between fiscal 2014 and 2025 has produced an estimated $64.6 million in gross value added (GVA) for Arkansas and a gross return on investment of about $4.6, though consultants said they are still removing economic deadweight to report net figures.

Marty Garrity of the Bureau of Legislative Research introduced the initial report from Olsburg…

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