by James Thompson

    Film commissioners targeting independent filmmakers have descended on Park City, Utah for Sundance 2008. This year in particular, seems to have attracted a new group of representatives from many different states and territories.

    It was a pleasure crossing paths with several film commissioners, including Jim Fitzpatrick (California), Lisa Strout (New Mexico), Pat Kaufman (New York), Aaron Syrett (North Carolina), Sharon Pinkerson (Philadelphia), Cristina Caraballo (Puerto Rico), Ward Emling (Mississippi), and of course Sue Kapis (Park City) and Marshall Moore from the sponsoring state of Utah. AFCI’s Kevin Clark and members of the Washington, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Illinois, Louisiana, Montana, Georgia and Florida film offices also braved the deep winter snow to participate in this year’s impressive film festival.

    The Utah film commission hosted an outstanding reception at the Sundance House in the Kimball Arts Center. Members of the commission wined and dined filmmakers who were fortunate enough to attend, while introducing them to the many advantages of filming in Utah. “This is a chance for us to recognize filmmakers who have made films or are currently making films in Utah,” commented Marshall Moore.

    Entertainment Partners had a terrific panel discussion at the Yarrow hotel titled, Production Incentives Panel: Meet the experts. The informative committee included industry experts and accountants, who gave film commissioners much insight on the numerous government incentives being offered today.

    The New York film commission is offering coffee and bagels at its New York Lounge on Main Street again this year. If you get a chance to stop by, take a look at the incentives that New York is now offering and mingle with the many other curious filmmakers, who are frequenting this venue.

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