Author Archives: AZ Film & Media Coalition, Inc.

About AZ Film & Media Coalition, Inc.

The Arizona Film & Media Coalition, Inc. is a group whose mission is to enhance the economic vitality of the Arizona film and media communities through public relations, education and legislation.

Arizona Film Bill Update (from Mike Kucharo & Shelli Hall)

Posted on March 15, 2013 by AZ Film & Media Coalition, Inc.

Friends of Film in Arizona, Trying to pass a film incentive program at the Arizona state legislature has been an uphill battle for three years now. Despite the fact that we have prevailed in every committee and with every floor … Continue reading →

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SB1242 Update (from Shelli Hall)

Posted on February 21, 2013 by AZ Film & Media Coalition, Inc.

Friends of Film in Arizona, Even though SB1242 was not heard in the Senate Finance Committee yesterday, we have a strategy in place to keep the bill alive. In approximately two weeks, the bill will move to the House where … Continue reading →

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Multimedia Production Tax Incentive Bill Passes Commerce

Posted on February 13, 2013 by AZ Film & Media Coalition, Inc.

Friends of Film in Arizona, SB1242 passed the Senate Commerce Committee this morning with 5 Ayes and 2 absent. Off to a strong start, we want to keep up the momentum. If you haven’t already, ask Sen. Yarbrough to please schedule … Continue reading →

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SB1242 – Call to Action – Senate Finance Committee

Posted on February 12, 2013 by AZ Film & Media Coalition, Inc.

Friends of Film in Arizona, Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 13th, SB1242 will be heard in the Senate Commerce Committee where we believe it has the votes to pass. Our next objective is to have the bill heard in the Senate Finance … Continue reading →

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Multimedia Production Tax Incentives Bill to be heard in Senate Commerce Committee

Posted on February 6, 2013 by AZ Film & Media Coalition, Inc.

(From Shelli Hall — The Tucson Film Office) Friends of Film in Arizona, SB1242, the Multimedia Production Tax Incentives bill, will be heard in the Senate Commerce committee next Wednesday morning, February 13th. This is good news. We believe we … Continue reading →

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SB1242 – Multimedia Production; Tax Incentives

Posted on January 29, 2013 by AZ Film & Media Coalition, Inc.

Friends of Film in Arizona, Our bill was officially introduced this morning to the Arizona state legislature. Its name is “Multimedia Production; Tax Incentives,” and its number is SB1242. You can read about the bill here. Please take a moment … Continue reading →

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Sen. Al Melvin to sponsor AZ Film Incentive Bill

Posted on January 4, 2013 by AZ Film & Media Coalition, Inc.

Friends of Film in Arizona, We’re thrilled that Sen. Al Melvin has decided to be our bill’s primary sponsor. He believes, like we do, that this is a jobs bill, and, being from Southern Arizona, he knows first hand the … Continue reading →

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Our Film and Media bill has a Sponsor!

Posted on January 4, 2013 by AZ Film & Media Coalition, Inc.

FROM THE DESK OF BARRY M. AARONS… (excerpted from his message to Mike Kucharo, et al. on Thursday Jan 3, 2013) I just finished a great lunch meeting with Senator Al Melvin who has agreed to and is enthusiastically sponsoring the … Continue reading →

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5/3 Update: That’s a Wrap

Posted on May 3, 2012 by AZ Film & Media Coalition, Inc.

Friends of Film in Arizona, I, like most people, hate to admit defeat, but admit it I must. HB2127 is essentially dead, and, along with it, the prospect of bringing thousands of jobs and millions in economic impact to AZ … Continue reading →

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4/27: Phoenix Film Report PLEASE SHARE

Posted on April 27, 2012 by AZ Film & Media Coalition, Inc.

Here is the City of Phoenix report from Phil Bradstock that clearly shows the impact production tax credits have. Phoenix Film Office Economic Spending Chart (2011) The graph tracks money spent in the city. It shows very graphically that other … Continue reading →

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