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It's important to understand the Film Office and the tax credit program are not the same thing. The Film Office has existed since the 1980s as a resource for producers looking to film in Iowa. It connects those producers with crew, locations and other resources in Iowa. It was responsible for bringing high-profile features such as Field of Dreams and Bridges of Madison County to the state, along with countless commercials and other productions.
Essentially, the Film Office is there to let producers know Iowa is open for business. But now the office has no full-time staff, no clear contact information, and only a website full of outdated and misleading information. The message to producers is clear: Iowa is not open for business.
The Film Alliance of Iowa - a new organization made up of filmmakers and business leaders throughout the state - is asking for you to CONTACT GOV. BRANSTAD TODAY asking that the Iowa Film Office be re-opened and staffed.
Here's how you can contact the Governor:
Phone: 515-281-5211
E-mail: info@terrybranstad.com
Twitter: @terrybranstad
Facebook: Terry Branstad
Here's a suggested message, from the FAI: We respectfully request reinstating a sufficiently funded Iowa Film Office, staffed with adequate, qualified and experienced staffing. The sooner this happens, the sooner Iowa can best attract production companies to add jobs and economic development to our State's economy, especially through a new Iowa production guide establishing access to Iowa's crew, talent and resources, which will help create a strong film industry.
Also - please help spread the word about Film Advocacy Day. Post this information to Twitter or Facebook. Bask in the karma of doing a good deed.
To keep up to date, you can also follow the Film Alliance of Iowa on Facebook.
1 comment:
This a great echo of the original message, adding strength and clarity to the primary Film Alliance of Iowa message: get the Iowa Film Office open now, please. Thanks, Ben.
John Busbee
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