About DC FILM The Office of Motion Picture and Television Development is responsible for the initiation and implementation of programs aimed at generating revenue and stimulating employment opportunities in the District through the production of film and video projects. Film and video production have become an economic force in the District and the Office of Motion Picture and Television Development play a part in positioning the capital at the forefront of film and video development. The District's entire infrastructure stands to gain from an increase in production. Filmmakers hire local residents as actors/actresses, grips, gaffers, etc. and film in people's homes and offices. They also purchase supplies at hardware stores and equipment facilities, utilize an assortment of businesses that service the industry, shop in stores, eat in restaurants and stay in hotels. In addition, to stimulating the local economy, other resulting benefits impact in District income. For every dollar spent on production a percentage goes to the D.C. Treasury via taxes and unemployment benefits savings. Furthermore, a substantial number of temporary jobs are created for local residents by this industry. By increasing levels of production, its projects will provide more jobs and offer job-training opportunities for local residents. The information/communication age has created great demand for new forms of filmed entertainment as well as more traditional venues such as television and commercial production. The District stands to gain from this movement as it has the talent and resources in place to capture its share of the lucrative production dollar.