Spacek Lobbies For Va Film Incentives

 

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Oscar-winning actress Sissy Spacek wants her home state on filmmakers' short list.

Spacek and Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling called Tuesday for the passage of proposals to beef up Virginia's film incentives. Spacek, who won an Oscar for her portrayal of Loretta Lynn in "Coal Miner's Daughter," lives in Keswick.

The Senate unanimously passed a bill this month that would provide grants to production companies that spend at least $250,000 in Virginia. Films made in economically depressed areas of the state would receive more money.

Bolling said tax credits likely would be included in the budget.

Virginia is one of 42 states that offer incentives for film companies, but many states offer more. On a recent HBO production, Bolling said Virginia earned $14 for every $1 invested.

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