Governor Wes Moore announced the appointment of Meryam Bouadjemi as Senior Advisor and Chair of the Maryland Entertainment Council. As chair, Bouadjemi will lead a council of industry leaders and experts, to be appointed by Governor Moore, to advise Maryland’s Department of Commerce in expanding the state’s film, television, and entertainment sectors.
“For Maryland to win the decade, we must compete in industries where we can create unique and enduring value,” said Gov. Moore. “Maryland is already home to globally-celebrated storytellers, a world-class workforce, and locations that are the envy of the country. The time is now for our state to emerge as a leader and social innovator in the industry, and Meryam is the right person to lead the charge—she brings thought leadership, artistic track record, industry credibility, and deep local ties, which will prove essential in guiding the Maryland Entertainment Council’s necessary and urgent work.”
Meryam Bouadjemi is an Academy Award-shortlisted filmmaker and social entrepreneur. She has dedicated her career to developing talent and creative economies in mid-size markets, most notably in her home state of Maryland. A sought-after industry leader, Bouadjemi has served as a senior advisor at the Sundance Episodic Lab and the Pillars Artist Fellowship, in partnership with Oscar winner Riz Ahmed, and produced Charm City, a critically acclaimed feature documentary that was shortlisted for an Academy Award. She started her career as an Impact Producer for the Emerson Collective, executing national social action campaigns.
Legislation passed during the session, SB 452, CH. 434, Acts of 2023, to expand eligibility for the state income tax credit and establish the Maryland Entertainment Council to make recommendations regarding Maryland’s film, television, and entertainment industry.
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