Read Why New Orleans Living Magazine Calls FBT's Leonard Alsfeld - the "Financial Star of Hollywood South"
As many film buffs will tell you, the 1930s were one of Hollywood's golden ages. Not only were classic and timeless films produced and admired, but attendance contradicted the economic uncertainty of the Great Depression. While the...
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Louisiana Film Industry News
Bringing Country Music’s Biggest Stars to Louisiana
Country music superstars Big Kenney & John Rich (Big & Rich) have contracted with Leonard Alsfeld of FBT Film to assist producing John Rich's latest music video starring Willie Nelson, John Anderson and Merl Haggard.
Louisiana makes "Top 10 in the Universe" list for production sites
Hollywood trade publication P3 includes Louisiana in it's "The Top 10 Locations in the Universe" which lists the top worldwide locations for filmmakers.
Louisiana named #1 spot in the United States for production
Hollywood trade publication P3 names Louisiana as the #1 spot for production in the United States. Take a closer look at their "Top 10: United States of Production" list and find out why Louisiana ranks as the top location.
Tax Credit Brokers like FBT Film make business deals happen
Lenny Alsfeld of FBT Film & Entertainment was recently featured in an article explaining how tax credit brokers help make business deals a reality for digital media firms.
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Importance of finding a good broker for digital media tax credits
While the film incentive programs created by the state of Louisiana in 2002 have earned a lot of ink in the press, the lesser known Digital Media Tax Credit is beginning to have a significant impact of its own on the local business climate. Stories such as those of tech firm Carrollton Technology Partners in New Orleans highlight the success of the program and its underlying impact on the business community.
Accounting Guidelines Revised for Motion Picture Tax Credits
Newly updated audit guidelines will go into effect for all Louisiana motion picture production projects initially certified on or after 10/1/11.
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Credit Programs Vary
Film projects, theater productions, software development and album recordings all qualify for some sort of Louisiana tax incentive through a somewhat generous tax credit program within the Louisiana Department of Economic Development.
FBT Film Client Kerry Kirby of 365 Connect Makes Top 100 List
FBT Film & Entertainment wishes to congratulate Kerry Kirby of 365 Connect for being named to the Silicon Bayou Top 100 List for 2011. These individuals were nominated and selected for the 2011 Silicon Bayou 100 for their efforts over the past year in growing their own companies, supporting the companies of others, and being outstanding ambassadors representing the Silicon Bayou around the world.!
Louisiana on pace for record 2011
Louisiana now has a real chance to log a record 150 filming applications this year and to see local film and TV in-state spending for the first time top $1 billion!
Importance of film industry in Louisiana evident in ticket sales
With Hollywood set to break ticket sales records this summer, Louisiana is poised to reap the benefits of a thriving film infrastructure. Read more about why the movie industry is reaching new heights.
New Orleans named 2nd best "Big City" for jobs by Forbes Magazine
Forbes Magazine listed New Orleans as the 2nd best big city for jobs in it's annual "Best Cities for Jobs" list. Read what factors put New Orleans at the top of the list.
New study confirms ongoing benefit of Louisiana’s film incentive programs
A recent study revealed that for every dollar of tax credits issues through these incentives, film production yields $5.71 in economic output.
New Orleans Living Magazine takes a closer look at FBT Film & Entertainment
Louisiana's film industry is on fire - find out more about what makes FBT Film one of the key players in the industry.
Film incentive cuts in other states benefit Louisiana
Everyone is feeling the current economic pressures, whether they are private businesses or state governments. As these entities attempt to adjust to the slowing and struggling economy, some states have suggested changing, lowering, or eliminating tax incentives to the film and televisions industry, including New Mexico.
Film Industry Helps Propel Louisiana to Top 10 Ranking - November 2010
In a recently released survey by Site Selection Magazine, Louisiana earned a Top 10 ranking as one of the top 10 states in America for best business climate.
Processing fees added to tax credit transfers - October 2010
Requirement that Motion Picture Credit Transfer Fee be Paid Prior to Claiming the Credits on an Income Tax Return. Louisiana Revised Statute 47:6007 allows the Louisiana Department of Economic Development (LED) to collect a processing fee of up to $200 for receipt of notice of tax credit transfers.
Versatile Louisiana Fast Becoming "L.A. South"
In the 1990s, filmmakers often traveled to Canada. But that eventually became less fashionable, and these days the industry is migrating in a different direction — to Louisiana. "L.A. South" has become the go-to spot for shooting movies.
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FBT Film announces exclusive agency agreement with Film Finances Inc.
Film Finances Inc., the world’s largest completion bond underwriters for films, announces an exclusive agency relationship with FBT Film & Entertainment to offer insurance, financing and completion bonds for Louisiana movie production. This new relationship gives production companies access to financing, insurance and film tax credits all from one source. FBT Film is one of the largest movie credit brokers in the state of Louisiana and is a leading participant in the development of the local movie industry.
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Deal or No Deal?
WIN-WIN SITUATION? Chris Stelly, the director of film and television for the state’s Office of Entertainment Industries Development says Louisiana saves 15% when it buys back movie tax credits while providing a more solid foundation for the production company. Read more about the impact of recent legislative changes to the state and it's film industry participants.
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New Orleans named #1 US City for Live Music
New Orleans has been named the #1 city in North America for live music in a recent pool by the Society of American Travel Writers – an organization whose members include some of the best travel journalists and photographers in America.
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Panel advises film producers to consider states like Louisiana for productions
Tax incentives can be have a big influence on where film producers may decide to film their movies. However this recent article advises that producers look farther than just film tax incentives as there are many more factors to consider when filming in different locations. The author recommends carefully considering states like Louisiana as they have well established processes in place to support out of state film makers.
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David Simon shares his thoughts on the upcoming HBO series 'Treme'
Writer and TV producer David Simon recently shared his thoughts about the upcoming HBO series ‘Treme’ including its intended impact. “It's about people trying to find their way home and reconstitute their lives in a city that was very ill-treated in the wake of the storm, and I don't just mean the immediate wake, but in all the years that have followed. The national response to what has gone on in New Orleans is an embarrassment."
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2009 Oscar Nominated Films Bring Jobs and Revenue to States
What do Brad Pitt, Anne Hathaway and Mickey Rourke have in common? Yes, they are all nominated for one of Hollywood’s biggest awards – an Oscar®. But, all three of these actors were also a part of an “on location” film production that helped bring jobs and revenue to several states not necessarily known for red carpet events.
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2008 Louisiana Film Production Numbers Set New Record
2008 proved to be another record-breaking year for film and television productions in Louisiana. More than 80 major productions made their home in Louisiana in 2008 compared to 53 from just a year ago. Clearly the developing film infrastructure, aggressive financial incentives and unique Louisiana location and culture continue to fuel industry growth as confirmed by figures just released by the state.
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Louisiana's Movie Industry Continues to Develop Midway through 2008
The bar at the Hilton Shreveport was buzzing with Hollywood players in the early months of 2008. Samuel L. Jackson and the late Bernie Mac were in town to shoot Dimension Films' "Soul Men," and Michael Cera and Olivia Wilde were there for the prehistoric comedy "The Year One" (Sony). That's not exactly on a par with Morton's on past Oscar nights, but it's pretty impressive for a nondescript watering hole in a medium-sized Louisiana burg that many industryites have considered part of "flyover country" in years past.
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Movie industry excitement reaches fever pitch (Shreveport Times) -- 6.2.2008
Celebrity sightings and big production Louisiana movie budgets are having a huge impact on Shreveport and other northern Louisiana areas. Big name Hollywood producers like Oliver Stone are choosing Louisiana for their new projects in increasing numbers. Furthermore the state continues to make improvements to infrastructure to support the growing film industry in Louisiana.
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Film industry on pace to break record year in 'Hollywood South' (AP Report) -- 04.01.2008
Justin Timberlake, Salma Hayek and Michael Douglas are among a host of celebrities working on films in Louisiana, contributing to what's shaping up to be the busiest year for the state's film industry to date. Figures released this week by the state Office of Entertainment Industry Development show about two dozen film and television projects in production or pre-production in the state so far this year. There were 53 in all of 2007.
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State officials tout Louisiana film industry growth (New Orleans City Business) -- 12.13.2007
State officials tout Louisiana film industry growth by Jaime Guillet Staff Writer BATON ROUGE - Current film industry statistics place Louisiana at the top of the nation for film activity growth. The Louisiana Office of Entertainment Industry Development, a department within the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, has compiled state film industry facts and national statistics touting the positive economic and work force impacts of the film industry on Louisiana
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