Upping the Ante for the Film Industry

As if 25% reimbursements on expenses, interest free loans, and work force training subsidies were not enough, New Mexico is upping the ante in terms of film subsidies. I was quoted extensively in a cover story in today’s Albuquerque Journal outlining some of our concerns about this largesse. I’m pleased to say that film office spokesman Pahl Shipley even attacks the Rio Grande Foundation for not paying enough taxes!