1. A. This program provides two types of assistance:

   1. 1. technology or equipment funding for approved training providers, related to entertainment industry training, as approved by LED. The funding may include but not be limited to:

      1. a. replacement or upgraded equipment to replace existing equipment that has exceeded its useful life, which goes beyond replacing basic technology or performing incremental upgrades;
      2. b. new technology or equipment, including the following by example: apps, cloud-based software, or technology now known or hereafter developed, or as otherwise approved by LED; and

   2. 2. on-the-job (and/or upgrade) training assistance to enhance the quantity and quality of individuals who possess sufficient skills to perform jobs in the entertainment industry. The training to be funded may include, but is not limited to:

      1. a. film—lighting: hair and make-up: grip: electric; set construction; camera; post visual editing; post sound editing; post visual effects; digital animation;
      2. b. sound—scoring; engineering;
      3. c. live performance—staging; lighting; sound; rigging; carpentry; wardrobe; special effects; and
      4. d. digital media—immersive technology (VR/AR/MR), programming; animation/computer generated imagery; interactive animation.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 47:6007.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Economic Development, Office of Entertainment Industry Development, LR 46:1078 (August 2020).