Variety: North Carolina legislators have ditched the state’s longtime film and TV incentives program amid a conservative push to cut back on such government support.
“We knew that this would be an uphill battle and we were cautiously optimistic,” said Johnny Griffin, director of the Wilmington (N.C) Regional Film Commission. “The problem was that a lot of legislators were philosophically opposed to any incentives, period. So we were absolutely not surprised.”
North Carolina has been home to 800 productions over the past three decades.
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Funding for the arts is not a new problem. Unfortunately, ever since artists began fighting for recognition, they have continued to struggle. For most all outsiders, art just isn't a priority, nor is it a reasonable outlet to be financially investing in. If states continue to cut back government support then LA will begin to thrive as the only major film and TV location. Furthermore, if currently nearly 4000 citizens of North Carolina are employed in an industry that is about to go out of business, then unemployment rates are about to increase. In my opinion, it is time that the government starts recognizing all forms of art, and respecting them in means of employment, among others.
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