Interview

“The Mastermind” & “The Alto Knights” Sound Mixer & Proud Ohioan Geoff Maxwell on the Power of Production Incentives

After years working alongside stars like Robert De Niro, Cate Blanchett, and Robert Redford, Ohio-based production sound mixer Geoff Maxwell took a deep dive into production incentives. He explains why he believes MPTERA could help keep more productions and jobs in the U.S.

By Hugh Hart  |  October 14, 2026

Interview

Director, Screenwriter

Aaron Sorkin on His Chilling Return to Facebook in “The Social Reckoning” and the Fight to Keep Production in America

Writer/director Aaron Sorkin returns to the world of Facebook with “The Social Reckoning,” a legal thriller inspired by whistleblower Frances Haugen. He discusses Jeremy Strong's Zuckerberg, visualizing isolation, and why he supports efforts to keep film production jobs in the U.S.

By Simon Thompson  |  October 8, 2026

Interview

Hearing the Impact: “Mindhunter” & “Mayor of Kingstown” Sound Mixer Christopher Strollo on How MPTERA Could Fuel Pittsburgh’s Economy

When "Mindhunter" spent nine months filming in Pittsburgh, production sound mixer Christopher Strollo saw firsthand how a major series can transform a local economy. Now he's backing MPTERA, saying more production could mean more jobs, stronger businesses, and greater opportunity across Pennsylvania.

By Hugh Hart  |  October 7, 2026

Interview

Cinematographer, Composer, Special/Visual Effects

From Sound Mixers to Cinematographers, Industry Artisans Back Federal Film Incentive

Production sound mixers, cinematographers, composers, visual effects supervisors, and other creative professionals are voicing support for a proposed federal film and television incentive they say could help keep jobs, productions, and investment in the United States.

By Daron James  |  October 2, 2026

Interview

Ready to Roll: America’s Film & TV Workforce Stands Prepared to Deliver – Part 2

As Congress considers the first federal film and television production incentive, filmmakers, craftspeople, and local business owners across America are making a simple case: the talent, infrastructure, and workforce are already here, ready to work.

By Hugh Hart  |  September 25, 2026
The Crews Are Ready: Why America’s Production Strengths Are Worth Building On

As Washington debates a federal production incentive, filmmakers across America are telling the same story: world-class crews, thriving small businesses, and local communities are helping power film and television production from Georgia to New Mexico and beyond.

By Bryan Abrams  |  September 15, 2026