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Oregon Film reports growth in production and tourism; incentives provide ~25% rebate for qualifying projects
Summary
Oregon Film told the committee the state’s incentive programs and growing animation sector supported $300M of direct spending in one biennium and helped draw 55 incentivized projects in 2024; the agency highlighted film tourism and a Creative Opportunity Fund for local creators.
The executive director of Oregon Film told the Ways and Means joint committee on March 17 that the state’s film incentive programs and a growing media sector have driven rapid industry growth and local economic impacts.
Tim Williams, executive director, described two incentive programs — the Oregon Production Investment Fund (OPIF) and the Green Light Labor Rebate Program — that operate through tax credits and rebates and together typically yield an approximate 25% rebate for…
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