Hollywood South has been silenced due to the ongoing labor strike by the Writers Guild of America and the Screenwriters Guild. Louisiana Entertainment and Digital Interactive Media Director Chris Stelly says despite the setbacks he hopes the Bayou State will be the film industry’s top selection when it ends…
“We’re going to continue to promote Louisiana as the best location for motion picture production. Our world class film and television workforce will stand ready to work at a moments notice once everything is resolved.”
Lawmakers extended the lucrative film tax credit program which was supposed to end in 2025 but will now expire in 2031. The motion picture productions tax credit provides motion picture productions with up to a 40 percent tax credit. Stelly says they will continue to promote the benefits of filming in state …
“We continue to invest financially through our entertainment development fund program into educational workforce training endeavors.”
Stelly says the film industry impacts the economy. He hopes there will be equitable settlements between all parties when cameras start rolling again
“2023 would have been a busy year had not these things come along. But again we do know that negotiations are being had and we do hope for a speedy, quick, and a fair resolution more importantly.”
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