Comments on: Restoring Film Incentives is a Financially Sound Idea

By: Patrick Bryant

Patrick Bryant — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:03:58 +0000

Our State Treasurer has it exactly right. These incentives are absolutely necessary to attract major motion pictures and smaller broadcast projects as well. These projects do create long lasting jobs, although these positions are “freelance”. The men and women that staff these freelance positions are some of the finest hard working people in South Carolina. With every project our crew base grows and so do the terrific opportunities for South Carolina workers.
I recommend we restore the incentives and make sure that we keep the current Sales Tax Exemption.

By: john dozier

john dozier — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:19:56 +0000

A public official with GOOD SENSE! I am surprised and pleased!

By: Bill A

Bill A — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:22:37 +0000

I’m not in favor of free money for wealthy movie studios to come here. How about some focus on jobs or industry that won’t be gone after 6 weeks? Or better yet, don’t tax as much in the first place.

By: Commonman

Commonman — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:22:23 +0000

The Treasurer is exactly right. There is vast untapped potential in this area and South Carolina is in an ideal position to take advantage. The problem is convincing the Governor and the Department of Commerce to get on board and support it. Good luck.