It looks like New York isn’t the only state that wants an expanded presence in the video game industry.
Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue signed the 2008 Entertainment Industry Investment Act (HB 1100) into law today, in an attempt to encourage more industry productions in the state. Under the new law, companies can receive a 20 percent tax credit for “qualified” productions, with another 10 percent if they include an animated Georgia logo in the final product.
“The 2008 Entertainment Industry Investment Act (HB 1100) will return Georgia to its rightful place of prominence in all major entertainment industry segments,” stated Bill Thompson, deputy commissioner of the Film, Music and Digital Entertainment Office, a division of GDEcD. “We expect a significant increase in film and television projects, and Georgia will be the most competitive state in the country for video game productions.
Georgia is one of the few states whose entertainment incentives support the video game industry.”
Georgia Boosts Incentives for Entertainment Industry - [The Weekly]
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