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New York Expands Film & Television Incentive Program to $800M in Effort to Keep Production in the US
New York's newly-signed 2025-2026 State budget transforms film and TV production incentives, offering up to 30% tax credits and an $800M funding cap to compete with global markets. The global production landscape is more competitive than ever, with international jurisdictions like the UK, Canada, and Australia offering…
🎬 Exclusive: Inside LA’s plan to keep crews working…
How LA is fighting to reclaim its title as the film capital of the world. In 1990, almost every major blockbuster was filmed in Los Angeles. By 2003, only two-thirds. By 2014, the top summer blockbusters vanished from LA altogether. Today, a measly 20% of North American film and TV productions choose California at all.…
Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month
Remember the first time you felt truly seen on TV or film? It’s a wonderful feeling. Validation. Confirmation. Community. For many of us from historically excluded communities, that first time seeing someone who looks like us, who speaks like us, feels like us, and moves through the world like us is a watershed moment. A…
Read the Newest MovieMaker Magazine Article on NFMLA's InFocus: Female Cinema!
MovieMaker Magazine has featured NFMLA's March Film Festival film makers in their newest article. Read more information about the filmmakers and films, provided by the filmmakers, as well as NFMLA interviews. Check out the full feature on MovieMaker magazine's website: The article includes our taped interviews with these…
The Filmmaker’s Guide to Debt Financing: What to Know When Taking On Loans
This no-nonsense guide to debt financing for indie filmmakers explains when to use loans, how to structure them, and common mistakes to avoid. If you’ve ever tried to pull together a financing plan for an indie film, you know it can feel a bit like assembling a puzzle where half the pieces are missing. One minute, you’re…

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Last Looks: Ariana Grande to Meet the Parents, Stranger Things Season 5, and More!
The Dailies reports on the latest in development, greenlights, renewals, and cancellations. Stranger Things (Netflix) Film Development 🗒️ James Cameron will adapt Joe Abercrombie’s dark fantasy bestseller ‘The Devils’ as his next project after ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash.’ (more) Skydance has acquired Aneesh Chaganty’s spy…
Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month
Remember the first time you felt truly seen on TV or film? It’s a wonderful feeling. Validation. Confirmation. Community. For many of us from historically excluded communities, that first time seeing someone who looks like us, who speaks like us, feels like us, and moves through the world like us is a watershed moment. A…
2025 WBD ACCESS UNLOCK UNSCRIPTED PROGRAM - Today is the Last Day to Apply 06/05/25!
Overview: The WBD Access Unlock Unscripted program aims to identify high-performing, mid-level unscripted producers from across the globe who aspire to get to the next level or gain exposure in different genres of reality. Producers will be given tools and training to expand their skill set and gain exposure to WBD…
RISE Master Class with Robert Rodriguez
“If you sit through your failures, you’ll be able to pinpoint the moment or decision that will be the key to your next success.” Thank you again to the legendary filmmaker Robert Rodriguez for leading such a phenomenal RISE master class! Our cohort is still buzzing over Robert’s lecture on how to stay authentic to your…
Some Good News in California - Tax Credit Bill Passes in the Senate
California's SB 630 passed its floor vote this week with 34 senators voting in favor of the bill (only one vote against). Next up is the the State Assembly vote on AB 1138, schedule for this Thursday (June 5). Voting on Governor Gavin Newsom's budget overall expansion will take place on June 15. The legislation comes as…
The Filmmaker’s Guide to Debt Financing: What to Know When Taking On Loans
This no-nonsense guide to debt financing for indie filmmakers explains when to use loans, how to structure them, and common mistakes to avoid. If you’ve ever tried to pull together a financing plan for an indie film, you know it can feel a bit like assembling a puzzle where half the pieces are missing. One minute, you’re…
Read the Newest MovieMaker Magazine Article on NFMLA's InFocus: Female Cinema!
MovieMaker Magazine has featured NFMLA's March Film Festival film makers in their newest article. Read more information about the filmmakers and films, provided by the filmmakers, as well as NFMLA interviews. Check out the full feature on MovieMaker magazine's website: The article includes our taped interviews with these…
🎟️Box Office Breakdown: ‘Karate Kid's’ box office kata is rusty…
The Dailies reports on the latest box office news from this week. Karate Kid: Legends (Sony Pictures) 🏝️ Lilo & Stitch: (Wk 2) $63M domestic weekend (-57%), $280.1M domestic total, $610.8M global. Disney's live-action remake holds the top spot. 🕴️Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning: (Wk 2) $27.3M domestic weekend…
NFMLA & Sunset Studios: FilmLA Listening Session
Last Friday, NewFilmmakers Los Angeles and Sunset Studios welcomed a group of independent filmmakers, including several NFMLA alumni, to Sunset Gower Studios for a feedback and listening session with FilmLA. The gathering created space for meaningful conversations about the current film landscape in Los Angeles area.…

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Welcome to the Production Lot: New member quick start guide.
Welcome to the Production Lot! This community is a central hub to ask questions, find answers, promote your work, share feedback and offer tips to your industry colleagues. We're excited to have you here and want you to get the most out of every minute you spend with us. Here's a quick-guide to get you started: 🚀 Become a…
New York Expands Film & Television Incentive Program to $800M in Effort to Keep Production in the US
New York's newly-signed 2025-2026 State budget transforms film and TV production incentives, offering up to 30% tax credits and an $800M funding cap to compete with global markets. The global production landscape is more competitive than ever, with international jurisdictions like the UK, Canada, and Australia offering…
NFMLA Monthly Film Festival - July 12th, 2025 | InFocus: Canadian Cinema
We're thrilled to announce our July 2025 Monthly festival, which includes its annual InFocus: Canadian Cinema program, spotlighting independent Canadian storytellers with support from Telefilm Canada and the Québec Government Office in Los Angeles, and community partnership with its longstanding partner, the Consulate…
🚨 New GRANT opportunity for independent filmmakers: Docs, features, shorts & web series.
The application window is now open for the Roy W. Dean Film Grant – Summer 2025! The grant is open to documentaries, narrative features, short films and web series budgeted at $500,000 or less. Films can be at any stage of production. The winner will receive a cash prize of $3,500 and $20,000+ in donated film products and…
The Criterion Mobile Closet is in Los Angeles – June 6/7th in Santa Monica!
Stocked with more than 1,000 of the greatest films from around the world, the Criterion Closet may offer more cinematic inspiration per square foot than any other place on the planet. And it's on the move! Cinephiles in the Los Angeles area, your next chance to hop in the closet is June 6/7th: American Cinematheque’s Bleak…
#WriteInclusion Factsheets: Tips for Accurate Representation
The stories and characters TV writers create impact popular culture narratives, entertain audiences, and change minds. That’s why TTIE has partnered with a number of social justice researchers and organizations to produce #WriteInclusion Factsheets: Tips for Authentic Representation. While these factsheets could never…
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Welcome to the Production Lot – now that you’re here, it’s time to start sharing your ideas, commenting, and connecting with fellow members! Let's quickly review how to start posting. There are four types of posts you can create on the Production Lot: Discussions, Polls, and Questions. These post types are slightly…

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Jade Hamdan is a California-based, Assistant Production Coordinator with experience ranging from production, visual effects, and the art department. Known for her collaborative approach, she fosters inclusive, performance-driven work environments with great appreciation for the curious mind. Hamdan is passionate about bringing meaningful, diverse stories to life—showcasing the raw truth of the human experience through visual storytelling.

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Cine Gear Expo LA
Cine Gear Expo LA is a place where creatives, technicians, and business professionals can come together, share ideas, forge new relationships, and create lasting collaborations. Whether you are an aspiring filmmaker, an established industry veteran, or a technology enthusiast, this is an event that celebrates the passion…
NFMLA Film Festival | InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) hosts its June Monthly Film Festival dedicated to its celebration of its annual InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema program. The day consists of three InFocus: LGBTQ+ shorts programs showcasing a diverse range of exciting work from emerging LGBTQ+ creators. Schedule Details Special Program – CSULB…

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