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Film & TV Production Outlook 2026: Tax Incentives, Audience Demand and Where Production is Heading
The entertainment industry is stabilizing thanks to competitive film incentives, smarter financing strategies, and audiences seeking original stories. The film and television industry is in a better place now than it has been in a few years, and that distinction is worth noting. After strikes, spending pullbacks, and a…
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🎥 Documentary Producers – Apply now for Film Independent's Doc Producing Lab!
The Documentary Producing Lab accepts projects in active development, production or post-production. Are you a documentary producer looking to advance your career in the entertainment industry? The Documentary Producing Lab is a week-long program providing advice and expertise on the craft and business of documentary…
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🚨 Producers - Applications for Film Independent Fiction Producing Lab Are Open!
Are you an independent producer looking to advance your career in the entertainment industry? The Fiction Producing Lab is an intensive, two week-long program designed to help creative, independent producers develop their skills. If chosen, the program includes: An introduction to film professionals who can advise you on…
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Supervising Location Manager Duffy Taylor on Filming 'Paradise' in California
Sterling K. Brown in Paradise (Hulu) Season 2 of Hulu's hit series Paradise spanned multiple locations including Colorado, Memphis, Atlanta and an underground bunker. Despite the far-reaching scope of the series, the entirety of Paradise was filmed in California. For season 2, supervising location manager Duffy Taylor was…
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Get to Know our Member Spotlight: Kirsten Sylvester
Each month we highlight a Production Lot member through our Member Spotlights, which include a featured position on the Production Lot homepage and a Q&A to help the rest of our community get to know our Spotlight member better. This month we’re highlighting Kirsten Sylvester! Meet Kirsten Sylvester Kirsten Sylvester…
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Cinematographer Jonathan Furmanski Breaks Down 'The 'Burbs' Dream Sequence
Peacock's The 'Burbs is a TV reboot of the cult classic film of the same name starring Tom Hanks. This new version follows Keke Palmer as Samira and Jack Whitehall as her husband Rob as they relocate to a mysterious suburban neighborhood. Cinematographer Jonathan Furmanski (in glasses) and director Jeff Byrd (in green…
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New Zealand Expands ISPR Tax Incentive: What the Changes Mean for Film, TV & VFX Projects
Changes to New Zealand’s ISPR incentive lower spend thresholds and boost VFX eligibility for international productions. New Zealand’s production industry supports 5,200 screen businesses, employs around 24,000 people, and generates $3.5 billion annually. To continue growing a thriving production industry, New Zealand…
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Film and Television Production Incentive Updates: March 2026
Learn about the latest tax incentive program changes across North America, the UK and Europe—and how your production can maximize these savings! United States Jurisdictions Enacted U.S. Incentive Legislation CALIFORNIA San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has signed legislation modernizing the city's outdated (2006) film…