HB 1495

Abstract

Apprenticeship program; film and television industry. Requires the Director of Workforce Development and Advancement to establish a program to promote apprenticeships in the film and television industry. The Director may provide financial incentives to employers who hire and retain an apprentice in the film and television industry for at least six months. In consultation with the Virginia Film Office, the Director shall establish guidelines and criteria for the program.

Television and Film Production Development GrantProgram and Fund established; report. Establishes the Televisionand Film Production Development Grant Program and Fund that allowsthe Virginia Tourism Authority, with assistance from the VirginiaFilm Office, to award competitive grants to businesses in the televisionor film industry for filming or investing in television or film productionor television or film production-related infrastructure projectsin the Commonwealth. The bill provides that the Office and the Authorityshall submit a report every two years detailing television and filmindustries and related infrastructure spending in the Commonwealthand information related to the issuance of such grants through theProgram from the Fund.