Film production in Pittsburgh has notably impacted the region's economy and job creation, largely due to the 25% tax credit incentive established in 2007. The Pittsburgh Film Office states that the film and television industry provides employment to over 10,000 people and pays over $500 million in wages in southwestern Pennsylvania. Furthermore, the industry supports over 345,000 local businesses and contributes over $41 billion to them.
film production in pittsburgh has notably impacted the region's economy and job creation largely due to the 25% tax credit incentive established in 2007 the pittsburgh film office states that the film and television industry provides employment to over 10000 people and pays over $500 million in wages in southwestern pennsylvania furthermore the industry supports over 345000 local businesses and contributes over $41 billion to them