The SAG-AFTRA strike ends and LaRonda Sutton shares how local governments can support production
Description
Georgia’s film tax credit is just one example of the many tools available to municipalities that want to encourage and support film and TV production. LaRonda Sutton, founder of Entertainment.gov, joins to talk about how her consulting firm works with local governments to help streamline production. LaRonda also shares how she transitioned from working in music to film and TV.
Mentioned in this episode:
“The South Got Something to Say” documentary from the Atlanta Journal Constitution
Lionsgate Studios Atlanta
SAG-AFTRA’s Statement on Ending the Strike
AMPTP’s Statement on Ending the Strike
This episode of The Boom was produced by Kevin Rinker and Jewel Wicker. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe. Original music by Matt Owen.
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