FILM INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
LEGAL AUTHORITY
Act. No. 121 of August 17, 2001,
as amended, known as the Puerto Rico Film Arts, Sciences and Industry Development Corporation Act, and the
Reorganization Plan No. 4 of June 22, 1994
as amended, ascribed the Film Industry Development Corporation to the Department of Economic Development and Commerce.
MISSION
Encourage the local industry by supporting the development, production and distribution of quality Puerto Rican films. In addition, offer the necessary incentives to stimulate the expansion of these productions to local as well as the international market.
VISION
Promote Puerto Rico's audiovisual services and infrastructure offerings at the international industrial markets. Become the entrepreneurial center of the local film industry so that: short-term, stable production is attained; by mid-term achieve financial independence and on the long run, become a self sufficiencent audiovisual industry.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
The Film Industry Development Corporation is comprised of the following organizational units:
- Finances and Administration
- Marketing and Promotion
- Programming and Development
- Board of Directors
- Office of the Executive Director
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
The Puerto Rico Film Arts, Sciences and Industry Development Corporation is located in the Industrial Development Building, Suite 106, at No. 355 F. D. Roosevelt Avenue in Hato Rey.
PROGRAMMATIC STRUCTURE
POSITIONS FILLED
| Authorized and Proposed Positions | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Sept./08 | Sept./09 | Sept./10 | Feb./11 | Proj. | |
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| Total amount of positions | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 |
PROGRAM
Cinematography Industry Promotion and Development
Program Description
Encourage the economic development of Puerto Rico by establishing a self sufficient cinematographic industry. Promote and generate productions for local and international markets. Efficiently administer funds and distribute promotional material for the development of cinematographic projects in Puerto Rico.
Human Resources
| Authorized and Proposed Positions | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Planning, Budget, Statistics, Auditing, and Finance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Public Relations and Communications | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Families and Community Services Staff | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Total, Positions | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET
The adopted consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 is $3,971,000. The funding includes: $463,000 from the Joint Resolution of the General Fund funds, $3,240,000 from Special States Funds and $268,000 from Revenues from Internal Sources.
Operational Expenses reflect a decrease of $141,000 in comparison with the Fiscal Year 2010-2011. This decrease is due to the implementation of public cost control measures.
funds from the Joint Resolution of the General Budget wil be used to cover the operational expenses needed to: stimulate the local industry and to support the development, production and distribution of Puerto Rican film productions.
Special State Fund receives income from the Cinemagraphic Funds as provided by Act No. 23 of March 7, 2007. These funds will be used to: cover Agency operational expenses, to promote productions that are at the same level of quality international cinema and promote Puerto Rico as filming location.
SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES
| Consolidated Budget (thousands $) | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
| ||||
| Program | ||||
| Operational Expenses | Actual | Actual | Budget | Adopted |
| Cinematography Industry Promotion and Development | 4,014 | 1,558 | 872 | 731 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 4,014 | 1,558 | 872 | 731 |
| Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | ||||
| Cinematography Industry Promotion and Development | 0 | 2,145 | 3,145 | 3,240 |
| Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | 0 | 2,145 | 3,145 | 3,240 |
| Total, Program | 4,014 | 3,703 | 4,017 | 3,971 |
| Funding Sources | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Joint Resolution - General Fund | 649 | 233 | 157 | 463 |
| Revenues from Internal Sources | 125 | 315 | 250 | 268 |
| State Special Funds | 3,240 | 709 | 95 | 0 |
| Local Stabilization Fund | 0 | 301 | 370 | 0 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 4,014 | 1,558 | 872 | 731 |
| Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | ||||
| Revenues from Internal Sources | 0 | 146 | 0 | 0 |
| State Special Funds | 0 | 1,999 | 3,145 | 3,240 |
| Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | 0 | 2,145 | 3,145 | 3,240 |
| Total, Funding Sources | 4,014 | 3,703 | 4,017 | 3,971 |
| Expense Category | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Payroll and Related Expenses | 484 | 394 | 411 | 345 |
| Rent and Utilities | 6 | 18 | 22 | 15 |
| Purchased Services | 39 | 52 | 7 | 38 |
| Transportation Expenses | 9 | 62 | 24 | 3 |
| Professional Services | 432 | 346 | 109 | 60 |
| Other Expenses | 3,044 | 657 | 285 | 270 |
| Advertising and Media Expenses | 0 | 29 | 14 | 0 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 4,014 | 1,558 | 872 | 731 |
| Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | ||||
| Contributions to Non Governmental Entities | 0 | 2,145 | 3,145 | 3,240 |
| Subtotal, Subsidies, Incentives and Donations | 0 | 2,145 | 3,145 | 3,240 |
| Total, Expense Category | 4,014 | 3,703 | 4,017 | 3,971 |