northwest Louisiana<\/a> into a premier destination for film, music and live entertainment on a national scale.\n<\/p>\nLouisiana offers generous tax credits that can lower production companies\u2019 costs significantly.\n<\/p>\n
The state said its investment in G-Unit will be overseen by elected leaders and appointed members of the recently-created Shreveport Film & Entertainment Economic Development Corporation. Members include Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois, or her designee; two appointees of Gov. Jeff Landry, Grant Nuckolls and Kyle Ruckert; and state Sen. Sam Jenkins of Shreveport and Rep. Jack McFarland of Winnfield. A separate local entity, the Film & Entertainment Gateway Economic District, will assist with oversight.\n<\/p>\n
The agreement includes production targets for G-Unit to meet over five years, according to Wade Marshall, film and entertainment commissioner for northwest Louisiana.\n<\/p>\n
G-Unit is expected to host a minimum of two films or concerts with a budget totaling $5 million in the first year; by year five, the requirement increases to eight productions, with a combined budget of $25 million.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a way to get things turned around and see a brand new downtown Shreveport,\u201d Marshall said. \u201cThis is sustained spending that is built for the future.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
Marshall described the potential economic impact as a domino effect, citing local hiring, the purchase of lumber and other building materials and increased visits to restaurants and hotels.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThere was literally $50 to $100 million a year being spent here after (Hurricane) Katrina, which had people calling us Hollywood South,\u201d he said \u201cBack then, Louisiana was one of a few states with a tax incentive. Because of the storm, (the film industry) needed to find a place in Louisiana to take advantage of that tax credit.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
Most states now offer similar incentives, he added.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cOur area is filled with (an independent film community) always yearning to create content, and this is giving them an opportunity to stay in this area, building a life here in a profession that they love to do and not have to go to other markets,\u201d Marshall said.\n<\/p>\n
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