Sec. 44.33.231. - Duties. - Alaska Statutes

(a) There is created a film office in the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. The film office shall

(1) cooperate with organizations in the private sector for the expansion and development of film production industries in the state;

(2) promote Alaska as an appropriate location for film production;

(3) provide production assistance through connecting film directors, makers, and producers with Alaska location scouts and contractors, including contractors providing assistance with permit applications;

(4) certify Alaska film production internship training programs and promote the employment of program interns by eligible productions; and

(5) in cooperation with the Department of Revenue, administer the Alaska film production incentive program.

(b) The film office shall make available to the legislature, within 30 days after the start of each regular session, a report of the activities conducted by the film office under AS 43.33.231 - 43.33.239. The report must include

(1) the number of applications received under AS 44.33.234 ;

(2) the number of applications approved by the film office; and

(3) the number of, and amount of, tax credits disbursed under AS 44.33.232.

(c) The commissioner shall appoint a director to oversee the film office and carry out its duties under AS 44.43.231 - 44.43.239.