FILM Act

Federal Interior Land Media Act or the FILM Act

This bill rewrites provisions for commercial filming activities or similar projects in National Park System units and on other federal lands.

Specifically, the bill provides exceptions from permitting and fee requirements for content creation, including still photography, digital or analog video, or digital or analog audio recording activities, on land under the jurisdiction of the Departments of Agriculture or the Interior.

The FILM Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 1576, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide support and incentives for the film industry in the United States.

The FILM Act aims to achieve this by offering tax credits and other financial incentives to filmmakers who choose to produce their projects in the US. This is intended to encourage more film production to take place within the country, boosting the economy and creating jobs in the process.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the establishment of a Film Office within the Department of Commerce, which would be responsible for promoting the US as a filming location and assisting filmmakers with the logistics of production. Overall, the FILM Act is designed to support and promote the American film industry, with the goal of increasing domestic film production and stimulating economic growth.