Make Hollywood Great Again

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One of President Donald Trump’s appointed representatives, specifically in the realm of Hollywood, has voiced his opinions – and has proposed strategies aimed at re-establishing film production within the United States, according to his statements.

Actor Jon Voight, who has been quiet about his function as a bridge between Hollywood and the White House, disclosed his strategies on Monday to tackle the issue of “runaway production” – the phenomenon of film and TV productions leaving the US for cheaper locations abroad.

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In a recent statement, Jon Voight, who serves as a link between Tinseltown and the White House, unveiled his plans to address the challenge of “runaway production,” which involves American-based film and television crews moving their operations overseas due to cost savings.

The outlined strategy encompasses federal tax breaks, adjustments to the tax code, collaborative production agreements, and funding for infrastructure, as stated in a press release distributed on Monday by a spokesperson for Voight and his associate Steven Paul.

The statement touched upon tariffs lightly, with President Trump later confirming on his Sunday social media post that these tariffs would be imposed on goods manufactured outside the United States. According to Voight’s proposal, tariffs may be implemented under specific and restricted situations, as suggested in the release.

Voight stated that the President has a fondness for the entertainment industry and our nation, and he intends to assist us in restoring Hollywood’s glory,” said Voight.

The actor from both “Midnight Cowboy” and “Heat” expressed his anticipation, stating, “We are eager to collaborate with the administration, labor unions, film studios, and streaming platforms to devise a strategy that strengthens our industry and encourages more film productions to return to the United States.

Voight and Paul affirmed their encounter with Trump at Mar-A-Lago during the weekend, and the White House is currently assessing their suggestions.

Information from Voight arrives following a chaotic 24-hour period during which Trump proposed a 100% tariff on films made outside the U.S., only for the White House to soften their stance slightly Monday morning, as they informed THR in a statement that “while no definitive decisions concerning foreign film tariffs have been reached, the administration is examining all possible measures to uphold our nation’s security and strengthen Hollywood once more under President Trump’s leadership.

The unexpected news from Hollywood sparked a wave of uncertainty, raising more queries than solutions regarding its implementation and potential tariff implications (not forgetting legal concerns). Unions within Hollywood, as expected, appeared receptive towards government intervention, although SAG-AFTRA and the Teamsters displayed varying degrees of interest when it came to tariffs specifically.

There may actually be bipartisan support for Voight and Paul’s proposal.

In his statement on Monday, Senator Adam Schiff expressed support for measures to encourage filmmaking within the U.S., but he cautioned against indiscriminate tariffs: “I align with the administration’s goal of revitalizing film production in our country,” Schiff said. “However, across-the-board tariffs on all films could lead to unforeseen and harmful consequences. Instead, we can collaborate to introduce a substantial federal tax credit for the film industry that would bring jobs back home. I am open to collaborating with the administration and my Republican counterparts to pass a competitive federal film incentive program that will attract production back to the United States.

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2025-05-06 00:55