In this episode of The Screen Lawyer Podcast, host Pete Salsich welcomes Cole Payne, a Missouri-based film producer and co-founder of Traverse Media, who played a pivotal role in enacting Missouri’s film tax credit. Cole shares his journey from growing up in Russellville, Missouri, to studying entertainment management in Springfield, and eventually moving to Los Angeles to pursue a film career. The episode dives into his motivation for returning to Missouri, the significance of Missouri's new film tax credit, and how it's reshaping the state’s film landscape. It offers an inspiring look at how homegrown talent can thrive and give back to their roots through legislative advocacy and creative development. 

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