By Dena Seif
411 Publishing Co. has announced the promotion of Sean Killebrew to publisher of the 411 Publishing Group. Killebrew will be responsible for the production and distribution of print directories, LA 411 and New York 411, their respective Web properties, LA411.com and NewYork411.com, as well as head the development and forthcoming launch of a new national online directory.
The Assn. of Film Commissioners International converged April 10-12 for its 22nd annual AFCI Locations Trade Show at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.
ASCAP Honors Alan & Marilyn Bergman
By Dena Seif
Alan & Marilyn Bergman were feted with the Founders Award by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers on May 6 at ASCAP’s annual Film & Television Music Awards held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, CA.
Tax Incentive Update
By Dena Seif
MISSISSIPPI—Under new legislation, effective immediately, rebate incentives offered to filmmakers will increase to 20 to 30%, depending on the production’s local spending. The bill also creates an additional 10% rebate on out-of-state worker wages. Although no minimum spend is required, the legislation caps the rebate at $5 million for each individual project.
The deadline for submissions is June 15, 2008. We look forward to hearing from you!
Calls for Entries
The 48 Hour Film Project – Los Angeles
Filmmakers from all over the LA area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours.
Entry Fee (Early): $135
Entry Fee (Regular): $155
Early Submission Deadline: May 19, 2008
Visit www.48hourfilm.com for more information.
Do you love your below-the-line job? What makes you an asset to the entertainment industry? LA 411 wants to know, and we may love you so much, we’d want to feature you for one of our newsletter’s “Spotlight” features.
In no more than 500 words, explain to us why we should feature you on a tab of the most important production resource in Los Angeles. Please include your name, your occupation, and any notable accomplishments or interesting projects on which you’ve worked, and email them to dena.seif@reedbusiness.com. We’d love to see any photos you may have, as well!
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