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City committee hears proposal to boost San Antonio film incentive to 10% to attract productions
Summary
City staff presented options to increase the local film incentive to 10% and to prioritize hiring local crew, veterans and students; members expressed support and asked for more outreach to industry and training partners.
San Antonio committee members heard a presentation Oct. 23 on updates to the city’s cinematic incentive program and proposals to raise the local rebate rate and strengthen local hiring requirements.
Kristel Jones, presenting the city’s film-incentives program, outlined the program’s history and its role in attracting productions and supporting local jobs. “One of the most incredible ways to attract film investors is our program of cinematography,” Jones said, describing state-level changes that increased incentives and…
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