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LEGISLATION
"My bet is on April's ability and tenacity to accomplish goals."
— Tomas Philipson
Chairman of the first trump administration council of Economic Advisors
In·vest·ment (noun): the outlay of money usually for income or profit
-Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Every year, Florida invests hundreds of millions of dollars in tuition and creative courses for students attending the state’s 97 educational institutions. Thousands of Florida residents receive, on average, $6,000 per person in state grants, subsidies, and financial aid to cover tuition costs for industry-related college degrees.
Conservatively, if only 50 students graduated every year with a four-year film-industry-related degree, then Florida’s annual investment stands at: $116,400,000
The problem: To find film-related work, these graduates must relocate to another state, taking Florida’s educational investment with them. Every year, FL loses more than half of its multi-hundred-million-dollar investment because graduates are forced to relocate to a state with a thriving film industry to find jobs.
Compelled by this paradoxical dilemma, April launched the American Initiative for Film Industry (AIFI) and crafted a common-sense, fiscally responsible blueprint. This solution comes with a guarantee to succeed.
And April will prove it!
Backed by self-funded, in-depth research, April’s plan will deliver hundreds of new full-time jobs. These jobs will average 74% higher salaries than the current state median. Furthermore, it will provide a return on Florida’s multi-hundred-million-dollar annual investment.
April’s criteria for applications require strict enforcement of the rules. Only fully financed, scripted series and film productions from major networks, film studios, and streaming giants, such as Netflix, would be eligible to apply.
Why Bring Film Back to Florida?
SHE IS PERCEPTIVE AND SOLUTION FOCUSED
— TOMAS J. PHILIPSON
trump administration, chairman Council economic advisors
Two Bills Translate to $13 Million For Hawaii
April Masini played a pivotal role in shaping Hawaii’s entertainment landscape by co-authoring two key pieces of legislation: SB1958, which paved the way for The Miss Universe Pageant, and HB2960, crafted specifically to bring Baywatch to the islands.
Masini didn’t just help write the bills; she also successfully lobbied to get them passed, working closely with lawmakers to turn Hawaii into a production-friendly destination. As a result, the state had one of its most successful years, with film productions generating $99.1 million in revenue and resulting in an additional $13 million in tax dollars.
April Brings Results!
$99.1 Million
The revenue made by the film industry in Hawaii in 1998, the year SB1958 and HB2960 passed
97
The number of state-funded universities with film programs in Florida. AIFI, founded by Masini, has a five-step plan that helps film graduates in Florida achieve higher-paying, stable jobs without leaving the state.
70%
The number of Americans polled who supported Masini’s Check-Off Box for Vets.
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