Jefferson City lawmaker hopes to attract Hollywood filmmakers back to Missouri

Time to read
2 minutes
Read so far

Jefferson City lawmaker hopes to attract Hollywood filmmakers back to Missouri

Fri, 03/26/2021 - 01:38
Posted in:
JEFFERSON CITY – A bill proposed by state Sen. Denny Hoskins, whose district includes Ray County, would incentivize movie crews to film in Missouri. Senate bill 367 would establish the Show Missouri Film and Digital Media Act and reauthorize tax credits for film production projects that expired in 2013. Lawmakers tried in vain to resurrect the tax credit in 2019. Hoskins named popular movies filmed in Missouri before 2013, such as “Gone Girl” and “Up in the Air.” “How has Missouri fared since the sunset of the film tax credit in 2013?” Hoskins asked rhetorically. “Not very well. Missouri has not had any significant movies filmed in our state since the sunset of the film tax credit.” Since 2013, shows with settings in Missouri – including “Ozark,” “Sharp Objects” and “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” – have been filmed in other states. Thirty-five states, including five of Missouri’s surrounding states, have incentives for film production projects. “Film industry is on the…

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.