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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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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U.S. Incentive Legislation CALIFORNIA San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has signed legislation modernizing the city's outdated (2006) film…
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CALIFORNIA
California just scored a blockbuster win for film production. Governor Newsom today announced that 38 new film projects have been conditionally approved for tax credits in the latest round of the expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program 4.0. This slate is especially exciting! It’s the first round to include animated…
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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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Good news for Stewie, Rick & Morty— "CA Adds TV Animation To Tax Credit Program For the First TIme"
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/business/california-tv-animation-tax-credit-stewie-president-curtis-259570.html Some good news: Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he is "pleased to expand this award to animated and competition shows, helping advance the strongest entertainment economy in the nation and bringing even more…
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East Coast Filmmakers - Maine Grant Worth Up to $350,000
Applications for Maine's new Reimbursement Grant are open now through May 15. The Maine Film Office is accepting applications now through May 15, 2026 for the new Film in Maine Reimbursement Grant. Through this pilot program, Maine plans to stimulate filmmaking in the state and demonstrate the economic benefit of filming…
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Maximizing Illinois’ Film Tax Credit: Key Takeaways from Master Series Panel
Industry leaders Eoin Egan, Dana Scott and Richard S. Lederer join EP's Joe Chianese to discuss the 'game changing' incentive overhaul in Illinois. With the launch of the newly enhanced Illinois Film Tax Credit, the Prairie State has emerged as a film and television power player—equipped with state-of-the-art…
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What the UK Connected Party Transaction Rules Mean for AVEC Claims
Find out how the UK's connected party transaction rules affect incentive claims and what productions should consider when applying for the AVEC. When the UK’s Audio-visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC) went live in 2024, one of the headline elements was the enhanced reporting requirements around connected party transactions.…