The SAG-AFTRA strike ends and LaRonda Sutton shares how local governments can support production
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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. For more information, visit wabe.org/theboom See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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