Virginia Production Alliance

Va. film industry might get new script

It might be a Hollywood ending after all. The Virginia film industry, along with the state’s film office, has been lobbying the General Assembly for years to increase the incentives available to production companies. This year, their wish might finally come true.

And the incentive money goes to …

When it comes to selecting filming locations, the movie industry takes a cue from Jerry Maguire: “Show me the money.” Unfortunately for Virginia, there isn’t much to show. But that could change if plans to provide more incentives to studios take hold in the General Assembly.