Some Worry Cut in Film Tax Credits Will Slow Local Movie-Making

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As the first of three big-budget films shot last year in the Pittsburgh region hits theaters today, supporters of tax incentives credited with spawning a surge in local movie-making fear the state financial crisis will cut off such opening nights.

Pennsylvania's controversial film tax credits will be targeted along with other tax incentives designed to spur economic development, according to state Sen. Jay Costa, D-Forest Hills. He and other elected officials said it is too early to predict whether the tax credits will survive, or be eliminated as some conservative groups have suggested.

"Clearly, these tax credits will be up for debate, and they will rise and …