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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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How to Get Your Payroll Ready for Year-End: A Guide for UK Productions
Find out how UK production teams can streamline their year-end payroll and ensure a smooth transition to the new tax year. With the UK tax year ending on April 5, now is the time to get your final production payroll in order so that you can ensure your records are up to date and start the new tax year off on the right…
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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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Incentives News to Know: What We’re Tracking in March
Your guide to enacted and proposed legislation across the US, Canada, Europe, and other international territories. Spring is almost here, and legislative sessions are underway! In this post, learn about important enacted and proposed changes that will impact production incentives in the US and around the world. There’s a…
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Animation Around the World: How Incentives Drive a Growing Industry
Learn how many countries, including the US, Canada and UK, are boosting global animation business with strong incentives and a commitment to the future of the industry. The animation industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, fueled by a rise in worldwide production incentives. Governments around the…
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Ask the Experts – Budgeting for UK Productions in 2025
Thank you for attending this week’s Master Series: Budgeting for 2025: What UK Productions Need to Know It was great to see so many of you in the audience! We covered a lot in the webinar. If you have questions about anything we discussed, please post a comment below and our experts will provide more insights. You may also…
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"Hollywood East" - Can Nevada's Parallel incentives bills pass without working together?
I'd rather keep production in LA, but Nevada would be a close second. With plans to increase the state incentives from $10M to $163M annually between two bills currently being proposed, can the Sony/Hughes Corp Summerlin Studios backed bill and the Manhattan Beach Studios/Birtcher Development/UNLV Nevada studios backed…
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Oklahoma’s Film Incentives Fuel $161.3M Growth
Oklahoma’s film spending grew $161.3M yearly after raising its rebate budget, boosting industry jobs and wages to $80,000 per job. Spending on film and TV production in Oklahoma has grown $161.3 million annually since the state raised its annual cash rebate budget from $8 million to $30 million in 2021. That moved…
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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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Global Production Incentives: Jurisdictions to Watch in 2025
A retrospective of the major UK reforms, incentives introduced in Ireland & the broader European market, and opportunities for productions in Asia. The film and television industry continues to evolve as we emerge from recent years of social and economic challenges. Production incentives are one facet of the industry that…