This resolution allows the Film Commission to seek donations and support from the San Francisco Travel Association and hotels to promote the city as a film and media production destination for six months. It also aims to assist the local film and media community through marketing and events, bypassing certain payment regulations.
Resolution authorizing the Executive Director, Commissioners, and the Deputy Director of the Film Commission to solicit donations and in-kind support from the San Francisco Travel Association and hotels to promote San Francisco as a film and media production destination and to support the local film and media community through marketing and events, for six months, notwithstanding the Behested Payment Ordinance.
How it got here
This legislation originated from the Film Commission's need to solicit donations to promote San Francisco as a film and media production destination.
The Film Commission identified a need to enhance marketing and support for the local film and media community to stimulate economic activity and create jobs.
Supervisor Mandelman introduced the resolution to authorize the Film Commission to solicit donations and in-kind support, seeking a waiver of the Behested Payment Ordinance.
The resolution is currently pending committee action after being received and assigned on July 21, 2026.
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