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March 2010

• Tally’s film-incentive drama over gays gets Hollywood’s attention
  Lawmakers in the Senate late Thursday removed the language regarding “nontraditional family values,”
  (March 19, 2010 - Orlando Sentinel)
• Florida Senate strips controversial language from film tax bill
  (March 18, 2010 - The Los Angeles Times)
• Lawmakers propose some tax, fee cuts
  Up to $20 million annually in tax credits to movie and television productions, starting in 2011.
  (March 18, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Florida lawmakers seek tax breaks and fee cuts despite a budget shortfall
  (March 18, 2010 - Tampabay.com)
• Florida plan to kill tax benefit for films that aren’t ‘family friendly’ sparks backlash
  Lawmakers in the Senate late Thursday removed the language regarding "nontraditional family values,"...
  (March 18, 2010 - Sun Sentinel)
• Bahamian film, Children of God well received at Miami Film Festival , now off to London
  (March 18, 2010 - The Bahamas Weekly)
• Florida tax rebate plan could backfire
  (March 17, 2010 - The Los Angeles Times)
• SXSW ‘10 Winners: “Tiny Furniture” & “Marwencol” Tops
  DOCUMENTARY FEATURE Winner: For Once in My Life Director: Jim Bigham & Mark Moormann
  (March 16, 2010 - Indie Wire)
•  Senate: $165 million for Jobs
  Allocate up to $75 million in tax incentives for film industry projects
  (March 16, 2010 - Sunshine State News)
• Southeast Heats Up as Incentives Fuel Production
  The name of the game in production today is state incentives.
  (Jan/Feb Issue - Markee Magazine)
• WIFF Presents Over 60 Films in 9 Days
  (March 16, 2010 - PRNews Wire - Press Release)
• 'Lola' wins grand prize in Miami Film Festival
  (March 16, 2010 - ABS-CBN News)
• Florida bill to reward family-friendly filmmaking - Miami
  (March 15, 2010 - WLRN Miami Herald - Talk Radio Audio Link)
• Film industry: Tax credits would help bring movies back to Florida
  (March 14, 2010 - Sun Sentinel)
• Special Screening: B.U.R.N.S. Documentary accepted at the American Black Film Festival 2010
  (March 14, 2010 - Examiner.com)
• Peru's Contracorriente wins prize at Miami International Film Festival
  (March 14, 2010 - Andina)
• The Miami Herald Fred Grimm column: State wants to take sin out of film incentive
  (March 14, 2010 - California Chronicle)
• 2010 Miami Film Festival award winners
  (March 14, 2010 - Miami Herald - Blog)
• States use tax incentives to draw film work from Hollywood
  (March 13, 2010 - CNN News)
• State wants to take sin out of film incentive
  (March 13, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Little Havana home to art, music and Cuban nostalgia
  (March 13, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Univision expands online presence
  (March 12, 2010 - Variety)
• Miami Films Showcased at Miami Film Festival
  (March 12, 2010 - MadeinMiamiMusic.com)
• Andy Garcia Talks Movies, Family and Miami
  (March 12, 2010 - NBC Miami)
• Digital Entertainment Pioneers Form Strategic Alliance
  (March 12, 2010 - EMailwire.com - Press Release)
• America's Got Talent is coming to Florida, but Conan O'Brien is not
  (March 11, 2010 - Tampabay.com - Blog)
• Made-in-Miami documentary ''Monica and David'' makes the Tribeca cut
  (March 11, 2010 - Miami Herald - Blog)
• Playing Thursday at the film festival
  (March 11, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• Tribeca Film Festival to Offer $45 Virtual Pass
  (March 11, 2010 - Digital Media Wire)
• Is a virtue bonus better than a sin tax?
  (March 10, 2010 - True/Slant)
• Akon to sing for Khan's 'Ra.One'
  (March 10, 2010 - Hollywood Reporter)
• Shows with gays could lose Florida tax credit
  (March 10, 2010 - TurkishPress.com)
• Proposed Bill Would Bar Gay-Themed Shows From Florida Funding
  (March 9, 2010 - Palm Beach Post)
• Florida Ponders Tax as Tool to Aid Family-Values Films
  (March 9, 2010 - The New York Times)
• Florida State Rep Wants to Deny Tax Breaks to Films With Gay Characters
  (March 9, 2010 - Fox News)
• Miami Gets Ready For 'Lights, Camera, Action!' - (Article)
  Miami Gets Ready for 'Lights, Camera, Action!' - Video
  (March 9, 2010 - WPLG Local News)
• USA Network Stays on Top of the Cable Pack
  (March 9, 2010 - TV by the Numbers)
• St. Thomas University Wins Miami International Film Festival Award for Haiti Documentary
  (March 9, 2010 - PRNewswire)
• Shoot Your Film in Florida!* (*No Gay Characters, Please)
  (March 9, 2010 - Cinematical)
• Miami Film Festival's Closing Night Film Wins Oscar
  (March 8, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• Proposed Law Would Deny Tax Breaks to Films That Feature Gay Characters
  (March 8, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• Scoop: 'Burn Notice' recruits 'Game' star Coby Bell
  (March 8, 2010 - The Ausiello Files)
• Florida Lawmaker Revises State’s Movie Incentive Program To Deny Tax Credit To Films With Gay Characters
  (March 8, 2010 - The Wonk Room)
• WTF: Florida Film Incentive Bill Could Deny Tax Credits to Films with ‘Non-traditional Family Values’
  (March 8, 2010 - Film)
• Marketing shops showcase nod-worthy work at Addy Awards
  (March 5, 2010 - South Florida Business Journal)
• Miami Students Engage in Cinema Festival Educational Component
  (March 5, 2010 - PRNewswire)
• SXSW ‘10 | “For Once In My Life” Aims to Inspire
  Director Jim Bigham on returning to his roots while making “For Once In My Life”...
  (March 3, 2010 - Indie Wire)
• 75 Million in Film Incentives Moving in Tallahassee
  (March 3, 2010 - Capitol News Service)
• Entertainment Industry Economic Development Act” Sponsored by Rep. Precourt Passes the Economic Development Policy Committee
  (March 3, 2010 - Press Release)
• Harry Emilio Gottlieb takes over Film Office
  March 3, 2010 - Coconut Grove Grapevine)
• One week of added pixie dust in Miami: The Magic City
  (March 3, 2010 - Miami Today)
• Miami International Film Festival: Cuban Director Talks D.I.Y. Filmmaking, Gigolos
  (March 3, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• Miami International Film Festival 2010 goes for the little guy
  (March 2, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• LAWMAKERS TO HIGHLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT AFTER FIRST COMMITTEE HEARING
  (March 2, 2010 - IATSE Local 477)
• MIFF: Interview with Brigitte Berman, Director of Hugh Hefner
  (March 2, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• Miami International Film Festival: A Review of Jorge Navas' Blood and Rain
  (March 2, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• Fontainebleau Makes List of Top Movie Hotels
  (March 2, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• Governor Crist Promotes Keys to Innovative Economy at Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Capitol Days 
  The Governor’s budget recommendations will increase Florida’s competitiveness in key business sectors, including information technology, aviation and aerospace, defense, biotechnology, tourism, sports, and film and entertainment...
  (March 1, 2010 - WCTV.TV)
• Miami film festival brings global cinema to us
  (March 1, 2010 - Miami Herald)
• 'Somos el Mundo' Unveiled. This Blogger Still Prefers Quincy Jones' Version Number 3
  (March 1, 2010 - Chicago Now)
• Jeffrey Donovan and Gabrielle Anwar Talk Burn Notice Season Finale!
  (March 1, 2010 - Movie Web)
• Miami International Film Festival: An Interview With Bruce Weber
  (March 1, 2010 - Miami New Times)
• Q&A: Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado
  I’m also seeking the help of Emilio Estefan to get his ideas on how to attract the film and production industry to the city.
  (March 1, 2010 - Florida Trend)

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