Released on August 31, 1998
Economic and Co-operative Development Minister Janice MacKinnon todaypraised the Saskatchewan film and video industry for its efforts to
attract new productions and new jobs to the province. The minister
was visiting a Radville-area location of another major Saskatchewan
production, Revenge of the Land, based on the book by Saskatchewan
author Maggie Siggins.
"I am pleased to see that the Film Employment Tax Credit introduced in
the last budget is helping the sector grow," MacKinnon said. "We
believe the credit has been a key factor in the additional activity in
the industry this year and will be a major stimulus for more
production and more jobs in the future."
Revenge of the Land is a $12.4 million four-hour miniseries.
Saskatchewan Executive Producer Gerry Sperling of Regina's Four Square
Productions says the tax credit is important for Saskatchewan film and
video companies. "Our tax credit is as good as, if not better than
other provinces," Sperling said. "It has resulted in an explosion of
new production this summer. Combined with our high-quality crews and
our great locations, the tax credit has made it very attractive for
major projects to come to Saskatchewan."
More than 150 cast and crew people from Saskatchewan are working
on Revenge of the Land on various locations throughout the
province.
Stephen Hall is a director-trainee on Revenge of the Land. He
credits the tax incentive for creating more work for Saskatchewan
crews. "Without the tax credit, I doubt the my job on this
project would have happened," Hall said.
When the production is finished, it will be shown on CBC
television in Canada and on CBS in the United States. "I am very
excited that the Saskatchewan film and video community is able to
tell our stories to the world while providing high-quality,
exciting jobs for Saskatchewan people," MacKinnon said.
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For more information contact:
Bob Ellis
Economic and Co-operative Development
Regina
Phone: (306)787-1691