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Industry Overview
A typical movie filming on location spends more than $50,000.00 dollars a day on hotels, dry cleaners, hardware stores, local catering, and area rentals. The benefits to communities include increased economic activity and investment, local employment opportunities, trade for local businesses, contributions to business and homeowner associations, support for community events, community improvements, sales tax, business license fees, utilities, and transient occupancy (hotel) taxes.
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Many cities are aggressively competing for productions because of the significant new revenue opportunities. Cities with intentional entertainment policies and procedures, along with strategic plans to attract screen productions, see the most activity and benefits for their communities.
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Entertainment.gov is a consulting firm dedicated to advising policymakers on the long-term economic development benefits of music, film and digital entertainment. We help navigate and give direction on methods to enhance the creative industry experience in a variety of states and cities throughout the country.
Overview of Services
We offer analysis and consult on:
Policy and Incentive Program Development : Political support for music, film, and digital entertainment entities can be uncertain and subject to change, as priorities and budgets may shift from one to another. We provide analysis, research, and development of policies and procedures that attract and grow a sustainable entertainment industry.
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Funding: When establishing and sustaining music, film, and digital entertainment entities, these industries often have to compete for limited funding with other programs and services. We provide tactical strategies to secure necessary funding.
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Community engagement: Engaging the community and building support for these initiatives can be a challenge. Entertainment.gov provides a comprehensive plan to successfully engage the surrounding community that includes special events, workforce development, and educational opportunities.
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How do we measure the impact?
We provide:
Economic impact analysis: This involves measuring the direct and indirect economic benefits of music, film, and digital entertainment programs and initiatives, such as employment, tax revenue, and tourism.
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Social impact analysis: We measure the social benefits of film music and digital entertainment programs and initiatives, such as analyzing community engagement, social cohesion, and levels of diversity.
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Audience research: This involves gathering data on attendance and engagement with music, film, and digital entertainment programs and initiatives, such as ticket sales, surveys, or focus groups.
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Program evaluation: This involves assessing the effectiveness of specific music, film, and digital entertainment programs and initiatives, such as community engagement, and the direct impact on the community.
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Benefit-cost analysis: This involves comparing the costs of music, film, and digital entertainment programs and initiatives with the benefits they generate, such as economic and social benefits, in order to determine the overall impact and value of the initiatives themselves.
Benefits of Creative Industries
Positive impact on the economy: Music, film, and digital entertainment can have a positive impact on the local economy by generating tax revenue, attracting tourists, and supporting the economy overall.
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Social impact: Music, film, and digital entertainment can have a positive impact on the community, including increased community engagement, social cohesion, and overall diversity.
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Audience engagement: Music, film, and digital entertainment can attract large and diverse audiences, including both local residents and tourists.
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Artist support: Music, film, and digital entertainment can support local artists and cultural organizations by providing funding, programming, and artist development.​
Benefits to Businesses and Organizations
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Boosting tourism by attracting visitors to the area
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Supporting the local creative industries by providing resources and opportunities
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Improving the brand image of the community by promoting its creative scene, which can be appealing to businesses and organizations looking to locate there
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Fostering partnerships between businesses and organizations such as sponsorships and collaborations
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Attracting a pool of talented employees to the area.
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