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Florida Rocks. Figures from Palm Beach County show that the $124 million in revenue from TV, movies, commercials and commercial still photography in 2012 was a 40 percent increase from what the industry brought to the county in 2009. In Broward County, the industry has had a $430 million economic impact on Broward County since 2011.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/fl-boca-movie-shoot-20130521,0,7493885.story
The MPAA commissioned analysis from HR&A Advisors says that Massachusetts' $37.9M in tax credits in 2011 added $375.3M to the State economy including 2,220 full time equivalent jobs.

http://www.deadline.com/2013/05/mpaa-study-massachusetts-film-tax-incentive-economy/
Filming of the first eight days of Hangover III in several Eastern Kern locations generated an estimated $2 million revenue boost for Kern’s economy. In mid-September 2012, approximately 160 Warner Bros. production crew and cast members utilized Eastern Kern’s amenities which included hotels, restaurants, car rentals, gas and other services and Tehachapi residents enjoyed a week of star-spotting, catching glimpses of the stars in local establishments.

http://www.tehachapinews.com/news/local/x1986100035/Hangover-III-filmed-in-Tehachapi-area-generated-2-million-for-local-economy

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Martin Cuff is an economic development specialist with a unique focus on the Film and Media sectors. In particular he works on the development, establishment and operation of international Film Commissions & Film Offices, and he has particular interest in assisting Economic Development and Trade & Industry Departments/Agencies to build services for the film sector. He is the former Executive Director of the Association of Film Commissioners International.

Schedule 2013
February 4-5 - Johannesburg
Feb 7-10 - Cape Town
Feb 11-15 - Windhoek, Namibia
Feb 16 - 19 Cape Town
Feb 20 - 21 Johannesburg
Feb 22 - March 5 - Cape Town
Mar 6 - 9 - Johannesburg
Mar 10 - 31 - Cape Town
Apr 1 - 10 - Lima, Peru
Apr 11 - 14 - Cusco
Apr 15- 18 - Iquitos
Apr 19 - 21 - Piura
Apr 22 - 23 - Lima
Apr 24 - Aug 15 - Cape Town
Aug 16 - 20 - London
Aug 21 - 29 - Bordeaux
Aug 30 - Sept 1 - London
Sept 2 - Oct 11 - Cape Town
Oct 12 - 14 - Copenhagen
Oct 15 - 16 - Ystad, Sweden
Oct 17 - 18 - Stockholm
Oct 19 - 20 - Oslo

Resources for Film Commissioners

Film Commissioners today require a broad set of skills and knowledge - from film finance and incentives, to policy and permit management, lobbying, tracking and reporting fiscal impacts, marketing, economic development and even property development. To help you keep up with all the news, trends, and opportunities, follow the link to our Film Commission Hub

Resources for African Filmmakers

African Filmmakers are not not alone and you are not isolated. There are in fact a range of activities, opportunities, festivals and funding available - and many of them are specifically looking for African content and product.. Follow the link to our African Filmmakers page for more information.

Resources for Film Tourism

For the latest news, stories and products for Film Tourism promotion from around the world, follow the link to our curated Film Tourism group.

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African Diaspora Film Festival of Poland
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Cinemafrica Film Festival, Sweden
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Encounters Documentary Film Festival
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Hollywood Black Film Festival
Images International Film Festival for Women, Zimbabwe
Ismailia International Film Festival of Short & Documentary Film
Jozi Film Festival
Kenya International Film Festival
Luxor African Film Festival
Mid Atlantic Black Film Festival
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Pan African Film & Arts Festival, Los Angeles
Pan African Film Festival Cannes
Roxbury Film Festival
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