Connecticut Film and TV Alliance to host first statewide meeting

BY PHIL HALL Phall@westfairinc.com

The newly formed Connecticut Film and TV Alliance will host its first statewide meeting on April 19, with the goal of uniting the state’s entertainment industry professionals to grow business opportunities and to represent the industry in the state assembly.

The Alliance was sprearheaded by Jonathan Black of Chair 10 Productions, a production services company based in Newtown. Along with founding Alliance members Bob Dio, Bryn Berg, Cindy Clancy, Guy Jaconelli and Ed Cohen, Black’s intention with the Alliance is to create a community of filmmakers to support each other and make Connecticut more attractive for larger productions. The Alliance is also focused on establishing education and training opportunities for creative talent within the state and to push for better tax credits for the state and more union job opportunities.

“The idea of the Alliance is unite the state’s film and television industry to improve and build a stronger industry to bring in more jobs, productions and long term infrastructure investments in the state,” said Black. “The State of Connecticut sits at the intersection of commerce, talent, and location. It is in prime position to lure major players in the entertainment industry and host large-scale productions.”

The Alliance’s April 19 meeting begins at 7:00 pm in the Cadillac Ranch Restaurant at 45 Jude Lane in Southington. Anyone interested is welcome to join.