Copyright Alliance

The motion picture and television industry is responsible for 4,587 direct jobs and $444.3 million in wages in the District of Columbia.

Scenes from more than a dozen films have been shot in the District of Columbia in recent years, including “Body of Lies,” National Treasure: Book of Secrets,” and “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.” A major feature film shooting on location generates $225,000 per day for the local economy.

The District of Columbia is home to at least 10 daily and weekly newspapers and their employees.

William Danoff, writer of the hit song “Take Me Home Country Roads”, is a resident of the District of Colombia.

The nonprofit arts and culture are a $2.15 billion industry in Greater Washington—one that supports 45,175 full-time equivalent jobs and generates $163.78 million in local and state government revenue.

Approximately 20 AM and FM radio stations operate in the District of Columbia.

There are 12 local TV stations and network affiliates in the District of Columbia.

The number of businesses in the District of Columbia involved in the creation, distribution or performance of certain copyrighted works, such as theaters, museums and studios, grew to more than 2,300 in 2008 – an increase of 11.9 percent over 2007.

More than 58 photographers are employed in the District of Columbia.