Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are promising aid for the local film, television and music industry if they are re-elected Oct. 3.
Tory Leader Heather Stefanson says she would offer a 10 per cent tax credit for productions in the province that use Manitoba music for at least half the soundtrack.
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The credit would be on top of existing tax credits the province offers for film and television productions made in Manitoba.
The Tories are also promising $4.5 million to improve sound stage facilities and other services connected to the industry.
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Ed Kolic, chief executive officer of Big Sky Studios in Winnipeg, says the industry needs marketing help, as well as top-level facilities.
The Manitoba government has been working to lure more productions to the province, and helped WestJet last year launch direct flights between Winnipeg and Los Angeles.
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