The Film Industry in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Economic Contribution and Capacity for Growth
Evan D. Peet
Bok Engelsk 2023
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| Utgitt | RAND Corporation , 2023
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| Opplysninger | With the goal of creating job opportunities that would otherwise not exist, many states, including Pennsylvania, have attracted film production by offering competing incentives that lower costs. Although Pennsylvania's Film Production Tax Credit (FPTC) has attracted film productions to Pennsylvania and, specifically, to Pittsburgh, the economic contribution of the resulting industry and the factors restricting or catalyzing the industry's growth are unclear. In addition, there remains uncertainty around how Pennsylvania, specifically, can remain competitive in attracting film productions and what resources may enhance the growth of the film industry in the state. To address these uncertainties and inform future policy debates, the authors of this report conducted a mixed-methods study consisting of an environmental scan, semi-structured interviews, and quantitative analysis. The findings of this study describe a nuanced picture in four areas: (1) the filming location decision, (2) the economic contribution of the film industry, (3) the film industry workforce, and (4) state film policy. Drawing on these findings, the authors discuss their broader implications and recommend strategies to retain or enhance the competitiveness of the film industry in Pennsylvania. The results and recommendations of this report are intended to inform the decisionmaking of stakeholders both at the state level (including state legislators and government officials) and at the local level (including officials in the state's film offices, city and county economic development offices, local workforce development boards, and local educational institutions).
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