On Friday, the Massachusetts Legislature passed a new state budget – including a provision that makes the state’s film, TV, and streaming incentive program permanent by removing the expiration date completely.
This is a huge victory and could not have been done without the grassroots advocacy from you - the workers and businesses across the Commonwealth - and the tenacity of your state legislators for their work to protect and grow Massachusetts film jobs. We thank you and them!
The budget bill now moves to Governor Charlie Baker.
He has 10 days to sign, veto or amend this measure. He and Lt. Governor Polito need to hear from film workers and small businesses now! It is our job to be sure he hears from Massachusetts residents that they want this industry to stay in Massachusetts and continue to grow. We need you, your family, your friends and colleagues to email, call and send Twitter messages to the governor immediately!! THIS IS IT!!
EMAIL
CALL
- Call the Governor at 617-725-4000.
- Ask him to approve SECTION 68 of the state budget to make the film program permanent to keep and grow these jobs.
- Tell your personal story of your work in this industry and this is how you make a living.
SOCIAL MEDIA
- Tweet to @MassGovernor @MassLtGov
- Tag in your Facebook (@CharlieBakerMA) and Instagram (@massgovernor) posts