
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: THURSDAY, July 28, 1994                   TAG: 9408180022
SECTION: EXTRA                    PAGE: 6   EDITION: METRO 
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WHAT MOVIES MEAN TO VIRGINIA'S ECONOMY

Direct revenue to the state's economy from production companies filming in Virginia, based on calendar year:

1993: $16.1 million

1992: $15.1 million

1991: $14.5 million

1990: $21.5 million

1989: $18.5 million

1988: $2 million

1987: $7.5 million

Totals include any purchases by production companies while filming in Virginia, including catering, lumber, official equipment rental, office supplies, hotels, salaries and per diem for in-state resident employees, car rentals and location fees.

Virginia Film Office budget, based on fiscal years:

1994: $290,000

1993: $261,000

1992: $354,000

1991: $435,000

1990: $376,000

1989: $225,000

1988: $161,250

1987: $155,625

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