Supporters of film production incentives have Nebraska director in mind

Feb. 13, 2011, 6 a.m. ·

The Nebraska Film Advantage Act, scheduled for public hearings on February 25, is an attempt to make it attractive for major films to use locations in Nebraska. Unlike other states that have relied on tax incentives, this proposal would providing a half million dollar matching grant paid for with fees drawn from the convention center fund in Lincoln and Omaha.