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Good news for independent film in CA-- but there are still some big questions.
The good news: Of the 51 projects supported in this round of CA film incentives, 43 are indies! The question in producer circles is this: it worth it to stay in LA over shopping for a better deal that you could likely get in another state? The talent, department heads and crews are here vs. the bottom line.
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California's Latest Production BOOM - Thank you CA Film/TV Tax Credit!!!
California’s Film & TV Credit Just Had Its Biggest Allocation of Feature and Independent Films Ever! A further celebration for independent film! Congratulations again Sean Baker, “Anora”, Neon and FilmNation! The California Film Commission just greenlit a record-breaking 51 productions through the state’s tax credit…
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Support for California's Motion Picture and Television Production Tax Credit
EP urges state legislators to expand California’s Production Tax Credit. Governor Newsom's recent proposal to expand the California Motion Picture and Television Production Tax Credit to $750 million annually is an important step in bringing more productions back to California, creating thousands of jobs and supporting the…
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The California Production Coalition (CPC): Advocating for a Thriving Film and Television Industry
California – long celebrated as the heart of the film and television industry – has faced growing competition from other states offering more attractive tax incentives. Just last week, NY Governor Kathy Hochul announced her 2026 budget with significant competitive improvements to the NYS Film Tax Credit Program - Revenue…
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California stands up for a more competitive incentive for the State - BRING IT BACK!!
California Production Coalition: Fighting to Keep Hollywood Filming in California! Home | California Production Coalition Entertainment Partners is excited to be part of the California Production Coalition to ensure California remains THE place to film! California has phenomenal resources and over 100 years of experience…
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Producing soon in California...
California is keeping the cameras rolling! The California Film Commission has allocated $108.6 million in tax credits to 10 projects through its Film & Television Tax Credit Program and Soundstage Filming Tax Credit Program. The lineup includes a relocating TV series, recurring series, new series, a miniseries, and feature…
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California Governor Proposes $750 Million in Annual Film Tax Credits
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to more than double the amount the state offers in incentives, which would make its program one of the nation’s most generous. If the proposal is approved by the State Legislature, California would offer more money to entice film productions than any state except Georgia, which provides unlimited…
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Job Alert! CA Film Commission - Tax Credit Team/DEIA Program Associate
The California Film Commission is looking for a new analyst to join their tax credit team! Candidates must have knowledge of production budgeting and tagging, as well as professional/personal experience within the diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility space. Application deadline is September 23, 2024. Apply now!…
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Is it time California?
CALIFORNIA GETS BACK TO WORK, as the California Film Commission just awarded a total of $51.6M in tax credits to nineteen projects set to film in CA (see the list below). Through the Film and Television Tax Credit Program, $39.6 million was allocated to three big-budget feature films and fifteen independent films, while…
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CALIFORNIA Production ALERT
PRODUCTION ALERT: The California Film Commission will hold its first television application period for fiscal year five under Program 3.0 starting on June 3, 2024. Applications for New, Relocating and Recurring TV Series, Mini-Series, and Pilots will be accepted. The application window closes at 5 pm on Wednesday, June…