 Filming of all sorts, including features, commercials, TV, still shoots, etc., can have a great and positive impact on the economy of an area. In 2005, the Coachella Valley received over $28,000,000 from productions. (source: IEFC) Contrary to popular belief, film festivals have little or no impact on filming in the area where the festival is held. A study done by film commissions across the State of California showed this to be true. They can be great for tourism, though. The Palm Springs area has an average of over 350 sunny days. (source: Live here. You'll know.) |
Q. How many Teamsters does it take to screw in a light bulb? A. 25. You got a problem with that? (source: A Teamster) In 2005, almost two-thirds of the filming done in the Coachella Valley was still shoots. That dropped to 45% in 2006 due to good weather back east and the use of CGI for backgrounds. (source: IEFC) Filming all across California, including the Coachella Valley, has dropped dramatically due primarily to incentives in other states like Arizona & New Mexico. How can you help? Contact your local Assemblyman and demand that the legislature step up to the plate and pass incentives of our own! That's what the IEFC is doing right now. (source: IEFC) |