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Originally Posted by AWDTurboLuvr
Still, that's 40% only on labour, which is pales in comparison to ONT and QC which offer tax credits to the entire production. Which is why you see VFX work still in Vancouver but live-action shooting dropping in BC.
I honestly think the general public wouldn't want more money than last year ($437m) spent on an economy largely benefitting US studios. Don't get me wrong, I work in the CGI industry and I love it, but it's not an essential service.
How would the teachers union feel when the Film industry gets an increase in the budget but not higher education?
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I don't think you quite understand how many different sectors the film industry helps. It's not giving money to the US studios, it's creating tons of jobs from the PA who sits and watches the cars in the parking lot to the director shooting the film and everyone in between. Hair, makeup, wardrobe, locations, lighting, sound, camera operators, hundreds of background performers, stunt performers, and many many local actors. Not to mention all the vehicle rentals, locations rentals etc. IF Dix gets in, I hope he keeps to his word and increases the tax credits.
VFX and actual film can not really be compared like you are doing above.