Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Film Industry Joins Funding Scramble
News » OPB: Members of Oregon’s film industry were among those scrambling for attention from the legislature today.
About 17 film and video workers and labor leaders spoke at a hearing in support of an incentive program aimed at luring lucrative film projects to Oregon.
Charlie Carlsen is a business agent with IATSE Local 488 who represents technicians within the film industry. He also works in the industry, with experience on several high-profile projects.
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This is a sad but true article. As Charlie Carlsen said, "once the incentives run out, it will mean hundreds of layoffs for experienced crew members", which does not give hope to the new and upcoming technical people. The film industry is huge, so it was very shocking to hear that they were scrounging around for funds. If the bill does not get renewed than many of these people will not have jobs, and that reflects in their economy and could possibly mean they have to move where there is work. The competition for a job has become increasingly higher over the last few year, and it is a really sad state for the entertainment world in Oregon.
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