Title 4. Tourism, Film, and the Arts — Subtitle 4. Maryland Entertainment Industry Council

one expert in the business of the film, television, and entertainment industry, such as an executive, a producer, a studio representative, or an individual holding a leadership role within the industry;

one expert in workforce development or higher education related to the film, television, and entertainment industry;

one expert in emerging technologies or specialties of the film, television, and entertainment industry, such as an expert in gaming, artificial intelligence, visual effects, animation, postproduction, or another related specialty;

one expert in legal or policy fields specific to the film, television, and entertainment industry;

one representative of the independent film and television community;

one representative of nongovernmental entities or philanthropic institutions that support film, television, or entertainment directly or creative economies more broadly;

one representative of organized labor in the entertainment industry; and

12 individuals who have general experience in the film, television, or entertainment industries.

individuals with extraordinary cultural capital and commanding significant influence within the film, television, and entertainment industry;

business leaders commanding a significant stake within the film, television, and entertainment industry; or

individuals who have defined the current cultural brand of the film, television, and entertainment industry within the State.

The term of a member under subsection (a)(7) of this section is 2 years and begins on July 1.

A member of the General Assembly appointed to the Council serves until a successor is appointed.

This paragraph applies only to a member appointed under subsection (a)(7) of this section.

A member may be reappointed, but after serving for three consecutive 2–year terms, a member may not be reappointed until at least 1 year after the end of the member’s previous tenure.

The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Council on July 1, 2024.

At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor has been appointed and qualifies.

A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

Maryland’s State, local, and private assets that currently support Maryland’s film, television, and entertainment industry, including key infrastructure, existing workforce, workforce pipelines, scenic profile, emerging specialties, and independent creative communities;

existing State programs, agencies, offices, grant programs, and commissions across State agencies that support the film, television, and entertainment industry;

models, competitive profiles, methods, and legislation that states have utilized to incentivize necessary infrastructure and workforce to support the film, television, and entertainment industry;

industry needs, disruptive trends, and emerging technologies within the film, television, and entertainment industry; and

complementary industries, aligned businesses, and potential corporate, philanthropic, and other partners for the film, television, and entertainment industry; and