As Hollywood and the broader entertainment industry continue to grapple with production shifts overseas, a major professional organization for talent managers is stepping into the legislative fray. The National Conference of Personal Managers (NCOPM) has officially thrown its support behind a bipartisan bill aimed at reversing that trend and safeguarding American jobs.
The organization announced its endorsement of the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act (MPTERA) on October 8, 2026, in Washington, DC. NCOPM now joins a growing chorus of entertainment and workforce advocates pressing Congress for swift passage of the legislation.
At its core, the bill would create a new federal incentive specifically designed to bolster domestic film and television production. The goal is straightforward: keep entertainment jobs rooted in the United States rather than watching them migrate to countries offering more attractive tax breaks and subsidies.
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“NCOPM represents the thousands of managers who help build careers, businesses, and long-term opportunity in entertainment,” said Burke Allen, National President of the National Conference of Personal Managers. “When production leaves the U.S., it doesn’t just impact sets and studios — it impacts working-class families, local economies, and the entire creative pipeline. MPTERA is a practical step toward keeping good-paying entertainment jobs here at home, and we urge Congress to pass it without delay.”
Allen did not mince words about the stakes involved. “This is a jobs-and-competitiveness issue, plain and simple. The Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act is the kind of bipartisan solution that helps protect American workers and strengthens an industry that supports communities nationwide, not just in Los Angeles and New York. NCOPM is proud to stand with other entertainment industry advocates calling for swift passage,” he added. He further noted that the organization stands “proudly alongside AFM, DGA, IATSE, MPA, SAG-AFTRA, WGA, and numerous other organizations across the entertainment industry in shared solidarity.”
The NCOPM is now urging its own members, partners, and stakeholders across the entertainment ecosystem to actively support the legislation. The group is calling on individuals to engage their elected representatives and push for timely action. Those looking to get involved can Send a letter to Congress through the organization’s action network.
About the National Conference of Personal Managers (NCOPM)
The National Conference of Personal Managers is the leading professional association representing personal managers and related industry leaders who support talent and creators across film, television, music, and digital media. NCOPM advocates for policies that strengthen the entertainment workforce and promote sustainable career growth in the creative economy.
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Why it matters: The MPTERA represents one of the most significant federal attempts in years to level the playing field for American film and television production against aggressive international incentives. With unions, studios, and now personal managers all aligned behind it, the bill signals rare bipartisan consensus that protecting the domestic entertainment workforce is a matter of economic competitiveness, not just culture.
