YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED NOW FOR THE FILM TAX CREDIT!
Dear Supporters of the Film Industry in SWPA:
Thank you all for your past support of the film industry in SWPA and in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As you are aware, we are in the second year of our successful $75 million dollar tax credit program for the film industry and it has continued to show great success for all of us.
Unfortunately, due to the economic crisis, both nationally and statewide,the tax credit for the film industry has become a target for some legislators. It is thought that by eliminating this vital and viable program that the state will save money.
As we all know, this could not be farther from the truth. Since the inception of the tax credits, we have seen over $63 million spent in the SWPA region and over $300 million statewide. Representative Ron Marsico sent the attached press release out yesterday. It is unfortunate that Rep. Marsico does not understand how the tax credit is crucial to the ongoing and growing film industry in Pennsylvania. We need your assistance in helping Rep. Marsico understand that the tax credits are important to you, your livelihood and your businesses.
In addition, Senator Pat Vance has sent out a co-sponsor request for legislation she is planning on introducing that would suspend the film tax credit until 2010.
Both Rep. Marsico's and Senator Vance's contact information is below. If you could please take a moment, call their offices and let him know why it is important to you it would be very helpful and instrumental in helping to keep the tax credits for the 2009-2010 fiscal year.
We know next year's budget is going to be tight and there will be a battle over the film industry tax credits, as other groups try to get more for their own industries. This, unfortunately, will probably be the first of many "calls to action" you will receive from the PFO. We will all need to work together to keep this important program intact and growing.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call us at 412-261-2744.
Thank you!
Rep. Ron Marsico Address
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> Room 218 Ryan Office Building
> Harrisburg, PA 17120-2105
> Office: 717-783-2014 - Harrisburg
> Fax: 717-705-2010 - Harrisburg
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> 4401 Linglestown Road, Suite B
> Harrisburg, PA 17112
> Office: 717-652-3721
> Fax: 717-652-6276
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> Email:
rmarsico@pahousegop.com
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Senator Patricia Vance
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> Room 168 Main Capitol Building
> Harrisburg, PA 17120-3031
> Office: 717-787-8524
> Fax: 717-772-0576
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> 3806 Market Street
> Camp Hill, PA 17011
> Office: 717-975-1985
> Fax: 717-975-2247
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> Email:
pvance@pasen.gov
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> Jessica Conner
> Assistant Director
> Pittsburgh Film Office
> The Century Building
> 130 7th Street, Suite 202 - *Please note our new suite number!
> Pittsburgh, PA 15222
> Voice: 412-261-2744
> Fax: 412-471-7317
> Hotline: 412-281-3343
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http://www.pghfilm.org
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