* Warning: This is an unofficial, introductory copy of the bill.
The official copy considered by the City Council is the first reader copy.
Introductory*
City of Baltimore
Council Bill R
(Resolution)
Introduced by: Councilmember Pinkett
A Resolution Entitled
A Council Resolution concerning
title
Growing the
Film Industry in Baltimore
For the purpose of inviting representatives from the Baltimore Office of Promotion and Arts to speak at an informational hearing regarding the current status and future potential of the
film industry in Baltimore, and asking the 2020 Baltimore City Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly to support an increase in
Film Production Activity Tax Credit amounts in order to maintain and grow the
film industry in Baltimore City.
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Recitals
Baltimore has been home to many
film and television show productions. Over 70
films and television shows have been shot in Maryland since 2000. Many of these productions have been
filmed specifically in Baltimore. Television shows like Veep and House of Cards were at least partially shot in Baltimore, as well as
films like Step Up and Live Free or Die Hard. Baltimore works very well as a stand-in for Washington DC, which due to security concerns is frequently difficult for companies to
film in. Television shows and movies that are
filmed in Baltimore advertise our City’s beauty to potential visitors around the world. In addition, these large productions provide jobs for City residents. The Baltimore City Council is interested in learning more about the current status and future potential of the
film industry in Baltimore.
To promote
film and televisi...
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