Maryland Film Industry Coalition

03/04/2026

CALL TO ACTION: Don't Cut Maryland Film!

What is Happening

The Department of Legislative Services (DLS) is recommending the Maryland Film Activity Tax Credit be sunset after June 30, 2026 — eliminating it entirely!

At this week's Department of Commerce budget hearings, DLS will present this recommendation to the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the House Appropriations Committee. If they follow it, Maryland's film industry ends.

Your letter - sent by Friday, March 6, 2026 - can make the difference.

The Maryland Film Industry Is Not a Line Item. It's a Community.
What We Stand To Lose
• Thousands of diverse, skilled jobs - directors, crew members, performers, technicians, and support staff who built their careers in Maryland
• Millions of dollars in economic impact - every production drives spending across hotels, restaurants, vendors, construction firms, and small businesses statewide
• Student opportunity - Maryland film students depend on active productions for internships, mentorships, and career paths that keep talent in the state
• Business infrastructure — without the Maryland Film Activity Tax Credit, productions move to Georgia, New Jersey, or New York, states actively competing to win what Maryland would abandon

How You Can Help
Write a Letter. Make It Personal. Send It by Friday, March 6.

Step 1. Write Your Letter. Tell the committee members who you are, what you do, and why the Maryland Film Activity Tax Credit matters to your career, your business, or your community. Personal, specific letters carry far more weight than form letters. Legislators notice the difference.

Step 2. Use This Exact Subject Line. SUBJECT: DO NOT CUT THE MARYLAND FILM ACTIVITY TAX CREDIT

Step 3. Email All Committee Members. Don't just email the chairs - email every member of both committees. The full list with email addresses is below. Volume matters.

Step 4. Forward This Email to Your Network. Share with your friends, family, colleagues. Share with every filmmaker, actor, crew member, business owner, and film student you know. The more voices legislators hear this week, the greater the impact.


Questions? Email us at [email protected]
Download the one-sheet: Maryland Film Tax Credit One-Sheet Committee Rosters: click the link below

02/21/2026

02/15/2026

CALL TO ACTION!

The 2026 Maryland General Assembly is in session and there are currently two bills that affect the Maryland Film Industry.
Here’s one of them:

WHAT: SB388/HB898 Economic Development-Delivering Economic Competitiveness and Advancing Development Efforts (DECADE) Act
Link to bill: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VD1u_n2sy73xKTYsW-XTi-ghK1KXgwAF/view?usp=sharing

WHAT IT DOES: The Governor’s Administration and Department of Commerce seek to lift the current cap of $10 million each project may receive in tax credits. The annual program cap remains at $12 million.

HOW TO HELP: Take a few moments to write letters of support to the Chairs of the Senate Budget and Taxation and Ways and Means Committees and their members in support of SB388/HB898.

Let them know that you support any positive changes to the Maryland Film Production Activity Tax Credit that will help the film industry, such as lifting the per project cap. Let them know who you are, what you do and why the film industry is important to you or your business.

Email your letter to the Chair and the members of the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the Chair and members of the House Ways and Means Committee and their members, with the subject line: SUPPORT SB388/HB898. Here is a list of Committee Members: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10MHHerUwXLnCHlhViO3LmdBNQJqMO2qe/view?usp=sharing

NOTE: Send your letters by 12PM WEDNESDAY,FEBRUARY 18. If you have any questions, email us at [email protected]

Here’s our one-sheet of information about the Maryland Film Industry Activity Tax Credit
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ukvdt4Ox3vr042QWwhP2clG3m8sWjm9K/view?usp=sharing

If you have questions please email us at [email protected]

10/23/2025

Special Thanks to our sponsors, Plus One Rentals and
Patrick O'Neill!

10/22/2025

We had a great time celebrating Jack Gerbes! Thank you to everyone who came out to support the MFIC at our 14th Annual Reel to Real Party! Photos by Mark Smith and Conor James