Aloha members of Local 665,
In the next few months, we’ll be championing our film tax incentive in the state legislature. As you go through your day, you may hear people wondering why our film tax incentive is so important, why should we have it, and what does it even do for Hawai’i besides spend public funds. Attached, you’ll find a simplified version of the money our industry brings to Hawai’i and simple steps you can take to fight for our industry (the impact on tourism is particularly interesting). This document was prepared by our friend and ally Mericia Palma-Elmore, Executive Director of SAG-AFTRA Hawai’i. Please use these talking points when anyone asks about our industry and take some of these steps to help our industry thrive. Knowledge is power, fam.
Hawai’i Film Incentive Information prepared for the Hawai’i Local Board and Legislative Committee
In Solidarity,
Tuia’ana Scanlan
President, IATSE Local 665
IATSE International Trustee
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