Film projection

Film projection

With tax credits and facilities, state can build stable movie sector, study says The Franklin Park Zoo in Boston was the setting for several scenes of “The Zookeeper’’ last summer. Producers expect the movie, starring Kevin James, to be released in the fall. (Barry...
MPC lauds UMass report on film industry

MPC lauds UMass report on film industry

Increased film employment helps ease overall job loss in Commonwealth Massachusetts among fastest growing locations for film and television production in the U.S. February 11, 2010 BOSTON—The Massachusetts Production Coalition (MPC) today lauded a new report by the...
UMASS: Film industry boosts local jobs and businesses

UMASS: Film industry boosts local jobs and businesses

UMass Boston Study Finds State’s Film Industry among Fastest Growing in Nation. Positive Impacts Remain Even after Hollywood Productions Wrap February 11, 2010 Boston – A study released today by the University of Massachusetts Boston tracking the growth of the state’s...
Film projection

Tax-credit cap new studio hurdle

Moviemakers seen less likely to go east By Christine Legere Boston Globe February 7, 2010 Since its financing deal fell apart late last year, Plymouth Rock Studios has been focusing on finding and securing the millions of dollars it will need to build its film and...