i am susanna robbins, executive director of the film commission. as you know filming and production for movies, televisions and commercials attribute to san francisco in numerous ways. it provides just the local crew and background extras, a creative town of local spending and contributes to worldwide recognition of our city and its icons. this in turn keep the profile of our city front and central that contributes to one of your most potent economic development tools: tourism. san francisco has been that location for some of the most recognized movies and television shows from the streets of seven sfsan francisco, mrs. doubtfire,

i am susanna robbins, executive director of the film commission. as you know filming and production for movies, televisions and commercials attribute to san francisco in numerous ways. it provides just the local crew and background extras, a creative town of local spending and contributes to worldwide recognition of our city and its icons. this in turn keep the profile of our city front and central that contributes to one of your most potent economic development tools: tourism. san francisco has been that location for some of the most recognized movies and television shows from the streets of seven sfsan francisco, mrs. doubtfire, what's up doc, all help to generate tourism, and they spend money not only on local salaries but of hotels, restaurants, city services. in the first six years the san francisco rebate program has been in effect the film industry spent 40 million dollars in our local economy. nearly 12 and a half has been spent on local salaries for 1,135 crew positions and 4922 background extra positions. they returned to the production c