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Stonecrest commission outlines $55,000 2026 budget, proposes shifting marketing dollars to filmmaker hosting and youth programs

Stonecrest Film and Entertainment Commission · February 20, 2026
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Summary

Economic Development Director Randall presented a proposed $55,000 spending plan for 2026 — initially listed as $30,000 for marketing, $5,000 for permitting and $20,000 for programs — and recommended reallocating some marketing funds toward hosting visiting filmmakers and education programs to boost future production activity.

Economic Development Director Randall presented the Stonecrest Film and Entertainment Commission’s draft 2026 budget on Feb. 19, saying the city has about $55,000 available for commission activities and staff want to use the funds to attract and support productions.

Randall said the existing line items are film marketing ($30,000), permitting ($5,000) and programs ($20,000), then described a proposal to move some of the marketing money into ‘film hosting’ — receptions and site visits meant to welcome…

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