🎬 THE TOAST OF HOLLYWOOD 🎬 Kentucky’s film industry continues to gain national attention, and so does the people and the work that helped make it happen. @KET’s ‘Kentucky Edition’ on Friday highlighted the @motionpictures’ decision to honor @kysenatepres Robert Stivers with its 2026 Industry Champion Award, recognizing his leadership in advancing policies that have helped strengthen Kentucky’s growing film and entertainment sector. The recognition reflects years of work to position Kentucky as a destination for film and television production, supporting jobs, small businesses and economic development across the commonwealth. Check out the segment from KET below.

Seattle made its film debut in “Tugboat Annie” back in 1933 – and Washington state has served as the backdrop for a wide array of film, TV, and streaming productions ever since. Last year alone, Seattle saw workers on set and on the job at 660 locations across the city. In a range of remarkable settings, you could say that casts and crews are truly sleepless bringing movies to life in Seattle. @SeattleEconomy | @wafilmworks | @seattlefm

A fighter for Virginia and a champion of fair trade policies – @RepDonBeyer is a key figure on Capitol Hill for our industry. Honored to have known him since his time serving as a U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland and wonderful spending time with him this week discussing how we can protect the creative community in his home state and across the country. @motionpictures 🎥 🎬 📺

New York City's the greatest place in the world to film; there's no doubt about it. The city's open for film and TV production, and our office is raising the bar to find new ways to attract filmmakers to come shoot their next project right here. Need more proof? Hear it straight from directors, writers, and actors Spike Lee, Amy Schumer, Natasha Lyonne @nlyonne, @darrenaronofsky, Celine Song and @johnkrasinski, who took part in MOME's "Make it in NY" campaign, where they talk about how incomparable it is to film throughout the five boroughs. Watch the full video at nyc.gov/MakeitinNY, and check out a preview at @Tribeca Festival. Film/TV production is one of NYC's most important economic engines — creating good-paying union jobs, generating billions of dollars in local spending and driving business to all five boroughs. When the city's fighting to keep productions here, we're fighting for working people including the crew, caterers, and craftspeople whose livelihoods depend on this industry. In addition to attractive NY State film tax credits and expansive studios and soundstages throughout the boroughs, MOME's making the filming process in NYC more seamless, thanks to our new and improved film permitting application system in partnership with the Mayor's Office of Citywide Event Coordination and Management (CECM). We’re making NYC’s the most frictionless place to shoot in the world. Filmmakers, your next shoot’s right here in New York City, and you’re in great company. We’ll see you on set and on the streets of our great city soon!

RT @CharlieRivkin: Truly special to bring @disclosureday to the MPA last night – a story that takes us to an otherworldly place just to rec…

Always a pleasure to chat with a fellow Illinoisan. @RepSchneider understands the power and impact of the Prairie State’s thriving film and TV production ecosystem, supported by a strong film tax incentive. Grateful for his leadership on the issues that allow our industry to thrive and bring jobs, growth, and opportunity to his district. @motionpictures 🎥🎬📺

Film and TV production is heating up in Arizona, bringing nearly $21.5 million in spending and thousands of jobs to the state in 2025. In Phoenix and beyond, local casts and crews were hard at work bringing feature films, documentaries, commercials and more to life – and putting Arizona on the map for great storytelling. Learn more about our industry’s impact across all 50 states at motionpictures.org/productio… #America250 @CityofPhoenixAZ

DC is our nation’s capital – and a creative capital! 🏛️🎬 At @ABFF 2026, MPA's VP of Public Affairs and Industry Relations John Gibson moderated a panel on the pathways to production and power in DC to a packed audience. What a full circle moment for the MPA, as ABFF was our first official industry partner 14 years ago! #ABFF30

ICYMI--@kysenatepres has been named a recipient of the @motionpictures Industry Champion Award for his leadership in the General Assembly in advancing key measures for the Commonwealth to attract larger-scale productions, including recently enacted legislation to modernize the state’s film incentive program. #kyga26 motionpictures.org/press/fif…

.@kysenatepres Robert Stivers has been recognized by the Motion Picture Association for his leadership in advancing Kentucky's growing film and entertainment industry! For years, President Stivers and the Kentucky General Assembly has helped set the stage for Kentucky to attract film and television productions, supporting policies that bring investment, jobs and new opportunities to communities across the commonwealth. His leadership on Senate Bill 1, which established the Kentucky Film Office and Kentucky Film Leadership Council, helped create a framework to market Kentucky, strengthen workforce development and attract future productions. This recognition reflects years of work behind the scenes to make Kentucky a destination where the next great story can be filmed, produced and shared with audiences around the world. There's no better home for storytelling than our beautiful commonwealth! Read more about this recognition and President Stivers' work to grow Kentucky's film industry in @Variety. Link in the thread below.

We are encouraged by the government's commitment to new policy directions and look forward to engaging on a new approach to supporting Canadian stories. mpa-canada.org/press/motion-…

The MPA Awards showcase the leadership and contributions of brilliant artists, determined lawmakers, and key partners who understand the impact and importance of great stories – and the people who tell them. I can’t wait to host these leaders at the @motionpictures global HQ to recognize their achievements.

Motion Picture Association Awards to Honor ‘Hunger Games’ Director Francis Lawrence (EXCLUSIVE) variety.com/2026/film/news/m…

A new ruling from the Paris Judicial Court sends a clear message: unauthorized password-selling schemes are not legitimate subscription-sharing services. The court found that Spliiit facilitated the unauthorized sharing of streaming service credentials, validating concerns raised by ACE members Apple, Disney, and Netflix. The decision reinforces an important distinction between personal password sharing platforms that profit from selling access to subscription accounts. Credential abuse doesn't just impact streaming platforms. It undermines the legal marketplace, exploits creative works, and creates risks for consumers who may be misled about the legality of these services. ACE remains focused on protecting consumers, supporting legitimate content services, and safeguarding the millions of jobs that depend on a thriving creative economy. Read more: bit.ly/3RBzoJj

Last week, POLITICO’s California Agenda: Los Angeles brought together city leaders at the historic Union Station for conversations on housing, Hollywood and the upcoming mayoral primary. Guests included @MayorOfLA Karen Bass, @calfund CEO Miguel Santana, County Supervisor @kathrynbarger, writer and comedian @adamconover, and the @motionpictures's Senior Vice President for State Government Affairs Kathy Bañuelos, as well as @POLITICO California's @ccadelago, @melmason, @dillonliam, and @DanielNMiller. @RebuildSoCal's Jon Switalski also took the stage introduce results of a new public opinion poll with @ThinksInsight & Strategy's Ben Shimshon. Watch highlights and full interviews from the event via the link in bio. Watch highlights and full interviews from the event: politico.com/california su…

Washington D.C. is our nation’s capital – and just like the rest of America, local film production translates into more jobs, bigger paychecks, and higher growth for the District’s workers, vendors, and businesses. When studios, casts, and crews set their scenes in D.C., their investments deliver $1.15 billion in wages and tens of thousands of jobs to residents and communities, all while tapping into locations and landmarks recognized the world over. There are few better ways to spur D.C.’s prosperity, and no better way to tell our country’s stories. Learn more about our industry’s impact across all 50 states at motionpictures.org/productio… @America250 @MayorBowser @entertain_dc

Met with U.S. streaming firms who stressed @CRTCeng's Online Streaming tax will drive away investment and job creation in Canada’s creative sector. This unfair tax will drive up costs for Canadian consumers and targets U.S. companies. This law should be immediately repealed.

Congratulations to our President & Managing Director Michele Austin on being named to @THR's Most Powerful Women in Canadian Entertainment 2026! A huge shoutout to all the incredible women recognized alongside her. You are all shaping the future of Canada's screen industry. 👏 hollywoodreporter.com/busine…

If you want to talk entertainment, innovation, and the state and future of filmmaking in our industry’s hometown, check in with @reptedlieu . He is a champion of what it takes to bring production to SoCal, why the Golden State’s expanded incentive program matters, what we have to do to crack down on piracy, and how to keep California a competitive place for creators to bring great stories to life. @motionpictures 🎥🎬📺

A stackable federal incentive framework could create even more filming opportunities in all 50 states. Kathy Bañuelos, MPA’s Senior Vice President of State Government Affairs, joined the @POLITICOLive California Agenda: Los Angeles, to talk about the state of Hollywood, its intersection with politics, and how a federal tax incentive can help spur production, employment, and growth across the U.S. Learn more about the MPA’s work on production incentives nationwide, where millions of people work at jobs supported by the motion picture industry: motionpictures.org/advocacy/…