The competition for film production is intense, with rivals like Georgia offering no caps on tax incentives for productions. But California has remained competitive, partly because of growth in streaming platforms.
On her recent tour in Santa Clarita, Bell visited several sets to see how the state’s incentives have helped film and TV productions and boosted jobs.
Scura took Bell around a mock neighborhood, touting the value of the location almost like a proud real estate agent. In 2013, Obama appointed Bell to serve as U.S. ambassador to Hungary. She was confirmed in December 2014 and served until 2017. In May, Bell was appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to become the film commission’s director, replacing Amy Lemisch, who was first tapped by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and spent 15 years in the role. She was instrumental in pushing the state to increase the incentives offered to TV and film productions.
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