Many people are surprised when they hear that California doesn’t have a film commission that offers incentives to film production companies to film in the state. 44 states do, as do many countries, but California, well...we have HOLLYWOOD! But film production companies are leaving the state to shoot in much lower-cost locales, many of which are cheaper because the local governments offer tax breaks and other incentives to lure production to their jurisdictions. California, argues state Assemb... davidwattsbarton TheChristinaMarie comment-2666 2009-01-23T19:56:30Z 2009-01-23T19:56:30Z My name is Christina Marie of Cow Town Film Productions. After the meeting at CFAA this week, I now know how to focus the effort to convince officials we need tax incentives. I will be working with CFAA & the local Sacramento film community to show our government the error in their ways. One or two letters or emails will not change their minds on this one. As Laurie Pederson said at the meeting, "We feel like the townfolk of Who-ville...WE ARE HERE! WE ARE HERE!" Our collective voice will be heard, and I am going to work closely with Laurie & CFAA members to focus that voice & create a megaphone for that voice. Please visit CFAA's website at www.capitolfilmarts.com or click on the link from my website http://www.cowtownfilmproductions.com to get involved NOW! TheChristinaMarie 2009-01-23T19:56:30Z