INTRODUCTION
Entertainment has become a mobile industry with some forty states and several foreign countries offering production tax incentives to attract production. Louisiana led the way with its aggressive incentive program first passed in 2002. It was the passage of these incentives that prompted the organization of FTE Consulting Group, LLC.
FTEC founder and lead consultant, Charles Bush, III was instrumental in the development and passage of Act 456, also known as the Motion Picture Investors Tax Credit Program. The immediate success of that program created a market for a consulting firm that works exclusively with the entertainment industry.
Since its inception, FTE Consulting Group has worked with numerous filmmakers, television producers and government agencies across the country to develop and implement strategies to maximize the benefits of an indigenous entertainment industry.
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OUR FOUNDER
Charles Bush, III
Founder & Lead Consultant
Mr. Bush is not only a consultant but he is still active in the production of media content. In 2011 Mr. Bush will be celebrating 28 years in the entertainment industry.
During these 28 years, Charles has worked steadily as a filmmaker, a music producer, a production facility owner, video game developer, a lobbyist and an entertainment consultant.
Mr. Bush got his start in this industry with a leadin role in the Warner Bros feature film, Fandango also starring Kevin Costner. Since then he has eleven featue films under his belt, along with numerous television programs, music videos and award-winning commercials to his credit.
In recent years, Charles has been a major player in the development of state tax incentives in Louisiana and Alabama, as well as helping to build infrastructure, production companies and films for his clients.
SERVICES
1. Tax Incentive Strategies, FTE Consulting works with government agencies and industry stakeholders to develop strategies for maximizing incentives in specific regions.
2. Business Plan Development, FTEC works with government agencies and industry stakeholders developing business plans based on real-world models and standard industry practices.
3. Relationship Management, FTEC provides connectivity to related industries within the entertainment sphere, including finance, legal, other services and peer companies.
4. Tax Credit Monetization, FTEC has a series of relationships with individuals and companies that purchase and/or broker tax credits. This helps clients find "gap" dollars for production.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT US...
Chuck has an incredible depth of knowledge regarding everything entertainment and an expectation of excellence of everyone around him. Our Redstick Studios will owe its success to his persistent vision and professional leadership skills.
-Sandy Avery, Director of Development, RW Day & Associates
Chuck is the consumate professional. In fact, if you look up "entertainment professional" in the dictionary, I wouldn't be surprised if his picture was next to the definition. Chuck used his experience in developing tax incentives in Louisiana to blaze the trail toward our incentives here in Alabama.
-Peter Conroy, NE Alabama Film Consortium
RESOURCES
The following links are great resources for the entertainment industry
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CONTACT
For more information or to request a proposal, please contact us at: cbush_fteconsulting.com, call us at the numbers below or fill out the contact form provided. Thank you.
225.906.3069 (Office) 225.906.3098 (Fax) 225.810.8485 (Cell)
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