tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798183674533471188.post2115252157218736303..comments2009-01-06T06:31:51.701-05:00Cameron Bonseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12274613297550986628noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8798183674533471188.post-21677691692058813462009-01-06T06:31:00.000-05:002009-01-06T06:31:00.000-05:00Hi Cameron,<BR/><BR/>I just read your post at New England Film regarding tax incentives for filmmakers in Maine (or the lack thereof!) It's funny, not two days ago, I wrote Tim Rhys of Moviemaker magazine about this very subject. Recently I had an ideA to help promote film incentives in the the state of Maine. Following is a part of the email I sent him regarding the idea:<BR/><BR/>As part of helping increasing awareness, I thought to myself, "Self...why not have a Maine Filmmaker's Conference?" It may have already been done, I don't know. Empty House Film recently did a Maine Film Night which was a tremendous success, being held at Merrill Auditorium. This sort of thing would be great as a part of a larger weekend symposium, with guest speakers, the showing of Maine films, and the conducting of workshops. Some of the speakers might include high profile Maine-based film folks (Jonathan Frakes, David E. Kelly and Jenny Bicks, amongst others) as well as perhaps key legislators who are working on the tax incentives for filmmakers. Even some activism training helping people better communicate the benefits of filmmaker tax incentives to state government) This could be held at a single location or several (Expo, the local hotels, Nickelodeon, the now closed Movies on Exchange) to accommodate the different types of activities. Sponsorship<BR/>might be found with out-of-state film companies who have had an eye on the state for a long time, as well as local production outfits.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Well, that's my two cents worth!<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/>Chuck MuldoonCharleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18321578173879027527noreply@blogger.com