South Carolina has launched a production development program that aims to foster homegrown film and TV projects from Palmetto State-based creatives.

The Long Lens program will offer support from a clutch of entertainment industry veterans to local producers as they develop, produce and market movie and TV productions. The program is designed to work in tandem with the Palmetto State’s generous program of lensing tax incentives that include 20% to 25% cash rebates on wages and 25% to 30% on supplies bought in South Carolina (at a minimm spend of $1 million, plus a new 25% cash rebate for low-budget (below $1 million) projects from state-based producers.

“This is a mechanism to help further activate the entrepreneurial drive and resources within the state’s

exceptional production communi

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