Film and Pen

Job Creation

4 articles

Modern film studio complex with mountains in the background, symbolizing new economic opportunities in Taos, New Mexico.
Production

7K Studios boosts Taos economy with new film production jobs

Taos, New Mexico, a town with a median household income of $42,000, will gain 300 new jobs paying an average of $65,000 annually.

Victor Ren·June 19, 2026
Film crew departing Memphis, local actors left behind, symbolizing the failure of film incentives to create lasting local jobs and revenue.
Media Industry

Memphis film incentives fail to deliver, costing jobs and revenue.

Despite offering a 30% transferable tax credit, Memphis saw only 15 feature films shot locally last year, with less than 20% of crew positions filled by permanent Memphis residents, according to the M

Amelia Frost·May 4, 2026
A film set with a city skyline, symbolizing the economic impact of film tax credits, with money and job applications juxtaposed.
Media Industry

What Are US Film Tax Credits and Do They Boost Local Economies?

In North Carolina, state officials claimed film incentives created 17,075 jobs in 2023, according to the Carolina Journal .

Amelia Frost·May 2, 2026
A vibrant film set in Northern Ireland, showing crew, cameras, and lighting against scenic green hills, symbolizing job growth and economic investment in the region's media industry.
Media Industry

Northern Ireland Proposes Film TV Tax Breaks to Boost Jobs

A new proposal for film and TV tax breaks in Northern Ireland is projected to generate thousands of new jobs and provide a significant boost to the region's economy, according to industry reports.

Leo Hartmann·April 1, 2026