re: A Question for IB (And Anyone Else) RE: Film Subsidies

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1. Ignoring the amount, do you think that subsidizing the film industry provides tangible positive benefits to the state in the form of PR, Tourism, and Small Business growth?
2. Ignoring the amount, do you think that our state Tourism dollars (or a portion thereof) would be more effectively spent this way, as opposed to random commercials and/or flyers?
3. If answering yes to #1 or #2, what dollar amount could you live with the state putting out for film productions?
4. If not a straight subsidy, do you have a better idea that would encourage the growth of the industry without putting the state at risk financially?

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1. yes. Just because the state doesn't make it's money back on the films doesn't mean it doesn't make it's money back on the sales tax from merchandise and additional tourism revenue.
2. not a chance
3. no clue
4. I don't have a better idea at the moment, but I would like to see it become more of a true tax credit.