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yet not close enough. You would think with SK being a native son that Maine would somehow loosen up this filming tax or whatever it is that makes it so expensive to film here. Obviously there's been s few filmed in Maine but imagine if they could use the actual locations and inspirations?
Crew from new adaptation of Stephen King’s “It” in Bangor to scope out potential filming locations | #Maine
Steve has made several efforts in the past to add his two cents as to why giving better incentives would be a benefit for Maine but the legislators can't seem to grasp the concept that giving up a little money now will bring in more money later. I think he's decided that he's not going to waste any more time/effort in that regard.
 

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Steve has made several efforts in the past to add his two cents as to why giving better incentives would be a benefit for Maine but the legislators can't seem to grasp the concept that giving up a little money now will bring in more money later. I think he's decided that he's not going to waste any more time/effort in that regard.
Why are so many politicians so lame? Is it a requirement?
 

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But, but, but... We love taxes, don’t we? ;)

I guess what is bad for Maine is good for New York, come this June. Last time for New England it was the curse of the Bambino. Maybe this time we’ll call it the curse of the Tarantino. :)
That's what I don't understand about their thinking. How does it make sense to get zero money from X% rather than $$$ money from <X%? It's not just about taxes, it's about finding the appropriate tax structure that benefits the most people but I'll leave it there rather than getting off on another tangent that isn't about tax incentives to filmmakers who do make theirs in Maine.
 

DiO'Bolic

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That's what I don't understand about their thinking. How does it make sense to get zero money from X% rather than $$$ money from <X%? It's not just about taxes, it's about finding the appropriate tax structure that benefits the most people but I'll leave it there rather than getting off on another tangent that isn't about tax incentives to filmmakers who do make theirs in Maine.
Ms Mod... Welcome to the GOP. :)

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DiO'Bolic

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You have to be pretty naughty to get banned here.
This is true. But I can read signs, so I think I’ll let this thread alone for now. :)

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GNTLGNT

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Steve has made several efforts in the past to add his two cents as to why giving better incentives would be a benefit for Maine but the legislators can't seem to grasp the concept that giving up a little money now will bring in more money later. I think he's decided that he's not going to waste any more time/effort in that regard.
...it's cuz he ran away to Florida....
 

Rrty

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I am not an expert on this subject, but I believe there has been some dispute as to the exact economic benefit a state can derive from offering tax incentives for production. I too am skeptical of them, to be honest. I think what could be offered, in lieu of subsidies, is a friction-free environment in terms of approval and police details.

In the case of this project, there's no need for tax incentives. The producers would be missing an opportunity if they didn't choose Bangor as a filming site. If they honestly need a subsidy -- and I am being serious about this -- why not charge people VIP-like tickets to watch the filming? Why not crowdsource some of the budget? There are many ways to offset the costs of a film without resorting to tax monies.

Again, though, I am no expert. I would also point out that King could have taken care of this with the stroke of a pen -- I assume it was his call to sell the rights on this one (i.e., unlike past film projects, he owns the rights to It), so he simply could have said you need to film this in Maine.

He should try that sometime. He should write a treatment for a series called Bangor, could even be a non-supernatural crime drama for the HBO/AMC market, license it out, and then demand it be filmed in...Bangor. Just come up with a concept, compose the treatment, and then that's that. That would be cool, actually.