Film Union membership up in Mass., Incentives drive jump

Film Union membership up in Mass., Incentives drive jump

by | Sep 15, 2007 | Article

Calls of “Lights, camera, action!” are boosting the membership of the Woburn-based union local that represents behind-the-camera motion picture crew members. Local 481 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and...
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by | Aug 25, 2007 | Article

For years, Hollywood producers steered clear of the ‘celluloid pariah’ known as Massachusetts. But now they’re all over Boston, thanks to tax breaks and a warm welcome. ____________________________________________________ Omigosh, there’s Kate...
Film Union membership up in Mass., Incentives drive jump

Editorial: Ready for our close-up

by | May 18, 2007 | Article

Boston Herald Editorial Friday, May 18, 2007 Two thumbs-up to state officials who now recognize that they can play more than a cameo role in drawing big-screen blockbusters to film in the Bay State. Building on the success of a 2005 initiative, Gov. Deval Patrick,...