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Originally Posted by Namath12
It's time to start pressuring Hollywood on Georgia. That state is becoming Hollywood East because of the massive tax breaks they're offering people to make their shows and movies there.
When that religious freedom bill came up a couple years ago, there was definitely pressure from Hollywood to get it rejected. Fortunately, Gov. Deal used some sense and vetoed it. He sucks, but he does support the film industry here.
It would be tragic if tax breaks were eliminated and film jobs disappeared. The industry has created thousands upon thousands of jobs here, plus tons of tangential businesses have benefits (lumber, catering, etc.). Multiple studios have been built, some on abandoned building complexes, revitalizing dead areas.
I enjoy the industry as a hobby and it has given me a lot of joy over the last few years. I'd be very sad if it left. But that would pale in comparison to many people I know who have built careers from scratch in the film industry in Georgia. They'd have to start over or move.
Stacey Abrams wants to grow the industry more, including developing training programs for people who want to get involved. I don't know how Kemp feels - on his site, he only goes on and on about trying to get Amazon here when it comes to promoting economic development in Georgia.
I would guess he would like to end the film industry because he and his supporters don't want "Hollywood liberal elite values" forced upon us, but who knows.