Well I have decided our government is now being run by the special interest groups. I live in Burnaby and I believe it is the main source of studio space in the city. Was watching the news last night and NDP were going on about increased tax subsides to the movie industry so they don't pack up and leave.
Well its all a shame I think. The supporting business has already gone and built new studio space in the last year. Global mentioned a brand new studio space at Vancouver studios. Across the street Bridge studios has a new space under construction.
Also when you look at the infrastructure to produce a show is huge. How many shows will really leave to go to Quebec, Ontario, or other cheaper locations that do not have a developed industry from the power supply services, lighting supply, caters, and many more suppliers.
The Global news cast indicated that the industry is in a growth phase with out added tax breaks. I do not disagree with tax breaks but they should only be used for smaller independent films shows. I don't think a film that can afford to pay the stars top wages should be given any break.
This goes beyond just the movie industry, other industries also do this by playing city against city for things such as casinos, housing projects etc.
Well its all a shame I think. The supporting business has already gone and built new studio space in the last year. Global mentioned a brand new studio space at Vancouver studios. Across the street Bridge studios has a new space under construction.
Also when you look at the infrastructure to produce a show is huge. How many shows will really leave to go to Quebec, Ontario, or other cheaper locations that do not have a developed industry from the power supply services, lighting supply, caters, and many more suppliers.
The Global news cast indicated that the industry is in a growth phase with out added tax breaks. I do not disagree with tax breaks but they should only be used for smaller independent films shows. I don't think a film that can afford to pay the stars top wages should be given any break.
This goes beyond just the movie industry, other industries also do this by playing city against city for things such as casinos, housing projects etc.