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WATCH NOW: How to Maximize the 55% Stackable Illinois Film Tax Credit
Learn why major productions are choosing to film in Illinois - and what the 2038 program extensions means for you. https://play.vidyard.com/hyL1FnYwmGSSnfR2HGkSTs.html? The Illinois film incentive just underwent its most significant update in years! With the new 55% stackable tax credit and program extension through 2038,…
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Hollywood in the Midwest: What Illinois’ Expanded Film Tax Credit Program Means for Productions
Learn why the newly expanded Film Production Tax Credit establishes Illinois as one of the most competitive production destinations in North America. Illinois has long been a cornerstone of American cinema, dating back to the early 1900s when Chicago housed more film production companies than any other city—even before…
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Today's Senate Hearing on the Netflix-Warner Deal w/Ted Sarandos and Warner's CRO Bruce Campbell
Informative, fascinating, occasionally infuriating video from today's Senate Judiciary Hearing on the Netflix-Warner deal. Senator Hawley seems to be there to insist that Netflix should represent his own values and bummed he has to monitor what his kids watch on Netflix. Ted Cruz there to get a soundbite. Biggest universal…
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The first of our Movie Magic Training courses starts on the 11th of March!
Fast track training for Television and Film Crews! Bursaries available from ScreenSkills! Approved by Entertainment Partners! Go and Book now! Entertainment Partners' industry-leading Movie Magic Budgeting 10 software is essential for anyone working in film and television production. This course will introduce you to…
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Global Film & TV Production Incentive Updates: January 2026
From the Illinois tax credit overhaul to VFX incentives in the UK and Ireland, learn how jurisdictions across the globe are redefining their programs to capture the next wave of production spending. With 2025 behind us and 2026 ahead, the international production landscape continues to shift rapidly. From a massive…
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🚨 NY Filmmakers - Applications for the independent film tax credit are still open!
New York-based independent film producers, don't miss the window to submit your incentive application – open now till April 30. The New York State Independent Film Tax Credit Program opened its first 2026 application window on January 12, offering $100 million in annual funding for eligible independent film productions…
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Incentives Alert: Illinois Film Tax Credit Update (2025): What Producers Need to Know
JB Pritzker signs SB 1911 into law, enhancing the state's film tax incentive rates and extending the program to 2038. Producers filming in Illinois, this one is for you! The film incentive program in Illinois just got better, thanks to Senate Bill 1911. The bill passed both chambers on October 31, 2025, and was sent…
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💰$1.2 billion reasons why California is still the place to be 💰
Governor Newsom announced the latest round of California Tax Credit awards, and the numbers for these 17 television projects are staggering. We’re looking at a massive injection into the state economy: $1.2 billion in total economic impact, 5,165 cast and crew jobs, and $487 million in qualified wages directly to…
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Australia / Streaming & Production Quotas!
The Australian government is moving forward with legislation that will require streaming platforms with more than 1 million Australian subscribers to invest at least 10% of their local expenditure, or 7.5% of revenue, in new Australian drama, children’s, documentary, arts, and educational content. In short, we can expect a…
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Navigating Film & TV Incentives: Key Takeaways from New Hollywood’s 2025 Indie Financing Panel
Industry leaders gather to discuss the role of incentives in film financing strategies, and where the production landscape is headed. Film and television production incentives remain one of the most powerful tools for producers looking to stretch their budgets and bring ambitious projects to life. And these programs change…