Theatre and film industry leaders push for state bill that would bring more production, tax breaks to Ohio

It's the second largest theater district in the U.S.Now, state lawmakers and industry leaders are proposing updated legislation that would further incentivize more productions to happen in Northeast Ohio and across the Buckeye state.Supporters say it would make Cleveland a mecca for film and theater and open up new opportunities.

Playhouse Square currently is the host to 11 stages and eight resident companies, with a clear major economic impact. "We're turning away more business than we're bringing in. So, we're limited by the current $40 million cap annual, $40 million cap," Garvey said.Georgia has become a new industry leader. Movies and TV shows are shot there every day.

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