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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 for income or future profit
-Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Every year, thousands of Florida resident students attending one of Florida’s 97 state colleges and universities receive, $11,107 annually from the state to pay for film industry college degrees.
The problem: To find film-related work, these graduates must relocate to another state, taking Florida’s educational investment with them.
AiFi was created to research, document, and evidence Florida’s almost $1 billion annual loss of investment, as well as to craft a fiscally responsible blueprint that delivers ROI, creates new jobs paying 74% higher than the state average, with no risk to taxpayers.
And April will prove it!
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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