New York: Shoot Here for Rebate

In conjunction with the official opening of Steiner Studios at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, "[Governor] Pataki signed into law the Empire State Film Production Credit Program, which offers a 10% tax incentive to feature films and TV series that do most of their filming on qualified New York soundstages." (see article)

Add this to the Made in New York Incentive Program, launched by Mayor Bloomberg, and New York State and City become more hospitable to shoot more than just pickups. The city program "features a combination 5% tax credit, marketing credits and expanded services for productions completing 75% of their work in Gotham."

The studio opened to its first production, "The Producers," which is a movie remake of a musical remake of a movie. Nothing like recycling!