California Film Commission Launches New Web Site for Film Industry; Deloitte Consulting Developed California Film Commission Site at www.film.ca.gov.Entertainment Editors SACRAMENTO Sacramento, city, United States Sacramento (săkrəmĕn`tō), city (1990 pop. 369,365), state capital and seat of Sacramento co., central Calif. , Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2001 The California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). Film Commission (CFC CFC See: Controlled foreign corporation ) unveiled its new Web site today--www.film.ca.gov--offering filmmakers and the production community increased information and dynamic interactive services for filming in the state. The new site, constructed by Deloitte Consulting, uses the state's eGovernment See e-government. vision announced earlier this year by Governor Gray Davis. The CFC, a division of the California Technology, Trade and Commerce Agency (TTCA TTCA Trinidad & Tobago Contractors Association TTCA Traditional Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Association (Louisville, Kentucky) TTCA Tax Technical Corrections Act of 1998 TTCA TRADOC Training Center Assessment ), enhances California`s position as the premier location for all motion picture and television production. A one-stop shop One-Stop Shop A company or a location that offers a multitude of services to a client or a customer. The idea is to provide convenient and efficient service and also to create the opportunity for the company to sell more products to clients and customers. for filmmakers, the CFC issues permits for filming on state-owned state-owned adj → estatal, del estado state-owned adj → étatisé(e) state-owned state adj → property and administers several incentive programs for filming in California. The CFC is responding to the needs of film industry by providing services in user friendly, interactive, and convenient online tools, which is available for anytime, day or night. "In our new site, information has been regrouped for easier access," said Karen Constine, Director of California Film Commission. "With one mouse click, the industry will be able to visit the Film California First Program, which significantly reduces production costs, as well as use CinemaScout(R), an interactive tool that quickly finds the perfect film location." Other features of the site include: -- An interactive lists of all Film Liaisons in California Statewide (FLICS) or local film commissions -- Online CFC forms including a print version of the California Location Request and State Permit Application and downloadable publications -- Incentives for filming in California including postproduction equipment sales tax exemption -- State permit requirements including insurance and other general information about filming in California California is the undisputed leader in global entertainment industry. The industry fosters widespread economic prosperity at both the State and local levels. For instance, California's $32.3 billion annual film industry sustains nearly 300,000 jobs for Californians. There are other state benefits as well including: payroll expenditures, vendor expenditures, personal income and sales taxes sales tax, levy on the sale of goods or services, generally calculated as a percentage of the selling price, and sometimes called a purchase tax. It is usually collected in the form of an extra charge by the retailer, who remits the tax to the government. paid. Local communities also benefit through the job creation and positive economic impact generated by location shooting. In Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. County alone, $31.2 billion was generated in economic activity by the film industry in 2000. The CFC's new Web site coincides with the TTCA's unveiling of its new one-stop Web site--www.commerce.ca.gov--providing dynamic access for business attraction and development, and job retention for various industries throughout the state. In September 2000, California Governor Davis announced an "e-government" initiative designed to use the power of technology to bring state government closer to California citizens and businesses. Then, in an Executive Order the Governor called for the development of a new state government portal that offers a one-stop access point for all state government information and services. The TTCA is the first California agency to fully implement the state's e-government vision on its Web site. Deloitte Consulting also worked with the state of California to develop its award-winning "My California" Web site. "My California" beat a record 400 state and local government Web site entries to win top honors in this year's seventh annual Best of the Web contest, conducted by the Center for Digital Government and Government Technology Magazine. Michael Rutledge, senior manager, led the firm's efforts for the California Film Commission and the TTCA. Commenting on the launch of the site, Rutledge noted, "The California Film Commission's Web site provides comprehensive information and real services for anyone filming in the state. With its new Web site the CFC has another tool to use in continuing to meet the needs of its customers. Deloitte Consulting appreciates the opportunity to assist the California Film Commission." The California Film Commission The California Film Commission (CFC) enhances California's position as the premiere location for all motion picture and television production. A one-stop shop, the CFC issues permits for filming on state-owned property and administers several incentive programs including Film California First (www.filmcafirst.com), which helps to reduce below-the-line production costs while filming in the Golden State. For more information about the CFC, visit their website at www.film.ca.gov or call 323 860 2960 / 800 858 4PIX (4749). 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