tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34411274.post1065259704037268535..comments2023-11-02T07:54:07.368-05:00Comments on Louisiana Movies: Glamour, Geeks and Gumbo: Is Hollywood nervous about runaway production?Alexandyr Kenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05358689836161734165noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34411274.post-1201321499902573352007-04-30T17:13:00.000-05:002007-04-30T17:13:00.000-05:00Thanks, chris-brad. A great source I was speaking ...Thanks, chris-brad. A great source I was speaking with today said there are two states which can seriously compete with La.'s tax incentives at present: New Mexico and Connecticut. It will be interesting to watch what happens in those locales within the next year or so.<BR/><BR/>Also, Canada remains hugely competitive.<BR/><BR/>With numbers suggesting that runaway film production is on the rise, the competition may just be heating up.Alexandyr Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05358689836161734165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34411274.post-3685502113102489842007-04-28T09:25:00.000-05:002007-04-28T09:25:00.000-05:00I love the line about how Louisiana and New Mexico...I love the line about how Louisiana and New Mexico are serious (and not doling out incentives just for the fun of it). The fact remains, though, Louisiana had better keep ahead of the trend of other states giving incentives. This state WILL suffer if lawmakers just try to stay average when (not if) other states match Louisiana's program.<BR/><BR/>Like with the casino industry, just look west. If Texas gives filmmakers incentives that resemble those available in Louisiana, movies will go there. Despite best efforts and desire, Louisiana is still YEARS behind Texas (and other states) in infrastructure and work force. Sure, the state and various cities are doing the right thing right now. But all it will take is one wrong move or just the appearance that the state doesn't want to keep up to dimish, if not destroy, the "good will" the film industry currently has in this state. <BR/><BR/>So much positive light (and dollars) are being generated. A whole new industry is being born. But, as a lifelong Louisiana resident, I know how quickly our state can mess up a good thing. Our state has to recognize that it cannot falter, not even once. No broken promises, no renegging on incentives, nothing even remotely negative.<BR/><BR/>So far I have no reason to suspect Louisiana is headed down that route. But.... I hope, more than almost anything, the state recognizes how important this industry can be. Because once it's gone, there likely won't be a second chance. Here's to hoping!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com