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The Missouri Film Office will close on June 30, 2011. After almost 30 years, established in 1983, funding for the film office allocated by the Missouri State Legislature was vetoed by Governor Jay Nixon on June 10, 2011. We are working to ensure the website with the production crew and support services database will continue [...]
NEW DATE FOR MOMMA LEGISLATIVE DAY ANNOUNCED!! OUR FEB. 1 LEGISLATIVE EVENT WAS SNOWED OUT – APRIL 19TH IS THE NEW DATE. What: 3rd Annual Missouri Legislative Day When: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Where: State Capitol Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Who should attend: All MOMMA members and anyone who works in the Missouri [...]
The Missouri Motion Media Association sponsored a screening of WINTER’S BONE on Valentines evening for legislators that were already in the Capitol as they work to catch up on their snow days. The budget discussions continue, here’s an update from MOMMA The House Appropriations Committee – Transportation and Economic Development, held an informational hearing on [...]
WINTER’S BONE – Filmed on location in Greene, Taney and Christian Counties, December 2008 through March 2009 “It was a fantastic experience. There are things in Missouri that you can’t find anywhere else yet are indispensible: a neighbor with a tractor at 2 a.m. when your truck gets stuck; sprawling unspoiled landscapes; a surprising pool [...]
Missouri Legislative Day 2011 is Tuesday, February 1st in Jefferson City, MO. All MOMMA members and anyone who works in the Missouri motion media production community are invited to attend this event. We need production community members from all regions in Missouri to attend. Our primary goal is to sustain the current Film ProductionTax Incentive [...]
The following email comes from the Missouri Motion Media Association, the organization working to build the multimedia business throughout Missouri: Dear Missouri Motion Media Professional! In his State of the State address on Jan. 19th, Governor Nixon recommended a zero funding level for the Missouri Film Office combined with reducing the staff by 2 full [...]
The Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF) and Avila University’s school of Film and Digital Media are hosting a symposium on fnancing for filmmakers July 22, 5-10 p.m. at the Whitfeld Center at Avila University. The symposium is presented by Thomas Trenker, founder of the Institute for International Film Financing—whose mission is to responsibly and [...]
Join us Thursday January 21st for an open discussion on the state of filmmaking in Missouri. Our special guest will be Jerry Jones, Director of the Missouri Film Office, who will provide an update on the Film Office’s efforts to increase production opportunities in the state. In addition to background on “Winter’s Bone” which will [...]
In response to a letter to the editor by professional actor Allen Marsh (pictured), Eric Olson, editor of the Springfield Business Journal took it upon himself to explore “Incredible Pizza Companies” recent photo shoot and it’s effort to pay the actors with coupons. Did Incredible Pizza photo shoot backfire? A Springfield entertainment company’s attempt to [...]
With Sundance opening January 21st, the News-Leader has provided an update on “Winter’s Bone”, the film shot in Taney County last Spring and one of sixteen films accepted to the Dramatic Feature competition. In addition to information on the local actors with roles in the film, also covered by the Christian County Headliner last week, [...]
In another sign of the significant changes that are occuring in the motion picture industry, the NY Times is reporting that 20th Century Props is closing. Mr. Schwartz, the owner of 20th Century Props, plans to go out of business next month and auction the inventory. Battered by the surge in out-of-state movie production and [...]
Ruth Ratny is indicating that after nearly a year of contentious wrangling between SAG and the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers, SAG members voted overwhelmingly to approve a new contract, which immediately triggered activity on a backlog of stalled L.A.-generated movie and TV production. Votes in favor of the contract exceeded 70% in [...]
Springfield Business Journal recently delved into the recent feature film production in Taney County. “Winter’s Bone”, based on a 2006 novel of the same name by West Plains author Daniel Woodrell, was filmed earlier this year by a New York production company who own the film rights. Missouri issues transferable tax credits to filmmakers for [...]
Ever wonder if you could fund your film with a grant? Have you thought about selling shares to raise money for your film? Come to the St Louis MCA Chapter’s June meeting to hear how experts in the field are approaching raising money in this tough economy. We’re assembling a panel of professional grant writing, [...]
The Motion Picture Association of America has just released its second biennial nationwide economic impact report for the motion picture and television industry. The report positions production and distribution of motion pictures and television programs as one of the nation’s most valuable cultural and economic resources. Highlights of the report include: * 2.5 million American [...]
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