Katie Pryor is on a mission. As the Baton Rouge Film Commissioner and Co-Founder of Film USA, she believes the American film industry needs a single, unified voice on the global stage.
In this must-watch interview for anyone in the entertainment or policy space, Katie breaks down:
- The vital efforts of Film USA to unite commissions (including PGA, DGA, IATSE, and others) and establish a Federal Film Office.
- The need for standardized economic reporting to highlight the industry’s massive impact and value in terms of jobs, hours, and geopolitical soft power.
- The current landscape of film tax incentives and why they are necessary to remain globally competitive.
- How her office acts as a crucial resource, not just for permitting but for facilitating job growth and workforce development in Louisiana.
Timecodes:
4:18 – Why a national strategy for American film is needed (Film USA)
8:09 – Working with legislators and industry coalitions
12:50 – The geopolitical and economic value of the film industry
16:03 – Representing American film at global markets (Cannes Pavilion)
20:10 – Breaking down film incentive programs
23:45 – Funny/alarming set stories
30:05 – Growing the next generation of filmmakers