Minnesota has the locations, talent and businesses to support a thriving production industry, but our current incentive simply isn’t competitive enough to keep that work here. This next legislative session is our chance to fix the rules, bring more production home and put more Minnesotans to work.

And election season is one of the best times to talk directly with the people who represent you (or hope to).

You do not need to be a policy expert.

You just need to tell them who you are, what you do, and why Minnesota’s production industry matters to you.

Start with you

Tell them where you live and what you do.

For example:

“I live in your district, and I work in Minnesota’s film, television and commercial production industry.”

Then make it personal.

Maybe you’re a producer, actor, editor, camera operator, grip, stylist, carpenter, accountant, vendor, business owner, or one of the many other people who make production happen.

Tell them what this work means to you.

Explain the problem simply

Minnesota already has a production incentive, but the current rules make it harder for us to compete with other states.

That means productions that could hire Minnesota crews, vendors and businesses often go somewhere else.

When the work leaves, the jobs and spending leave with it.

What are we asking for?

The Minnesota Film Alliance is working to modernize the existing incentive program so it better reflects how film, television, commercial and independent production actually works today.

The big ideas are simple:

Make Minnesota’s incentive more competitive
Lower the minimum spend so more projects can qualify
Reward Minnesota hiring, workforce development and production across the state

These changes are designed to help bring more consistent production work to Minnesota and make better use of the incentive program we already have.

What should you ask them?

Keep this part easy:

“Will you support modernizing Minnesota’s film production incentive so we can bring more production jobs and investment to Minnesota?”

That’s it.

You do not need to walk them through every percentage or policy detail.

What if they ask how this happens?

You can simply say:

“The Minnesota Film Alliance is working with legislators and industry partners to bring these changes forward next session. We’re asking you to support them.”

The MFA can handle the legislative details. Your job is to help elected officials understand why this matters to real people in their communities.

Make it personal

The most powerful thing you can share is your own experience.

Have you lost work to another state?

Has your business had a slow year because production left Minnesota?

Have you watched talented friends and colleagues move away to find work?

Do you want to build a career here instead of somewhere else?

Tell them.

Personal stories are hard to ignore.

And remember

This is not just about movies.

It is about Minnesota jobs, Minnesota businesses, Minnesota talent and our ability to build a stronger production industry right here at home.

So if you get a chance to talk with a candidate or elected official, take it.

Tell them where you live.

Tell them what you do.

Tell them why it matters.

And ask for their support.

Talking Film Jobs to Legislators & Candidates