by admin | Oct 12, 2007 | Article
Trish Seeney’s income nearly tripled over the past two years, letting the freelance makeup artist afford a home in the Boston suburbs for the first time in her 15-year career. The reason? More movie-making in Massachusetts. A revision of the state’s film...
by admin | 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...
by admin | 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...
by admin | 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,...
by admin | May 17, 2007 | Article
The Massachusetts legislature is ready to move on several bills to correct what are perceived as glitches in its current tax incentives for film production. One bill would remove the sunset clause, making the tax credits permanent. Another would equalize the...
