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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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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 open!
New York-based independent film producers, don't miss the window to submit your incentive application NEXT WEEK! The New York State Independent Film Tax Credit Program opens its first 2026 application window on January 12, offering $100 million in annual funding for eligible independent film productions shooting in New…
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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…
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Don’t Lose Your Film’s Incentives: 7 Risks Every Production Must Avoid
Learn the seven most common risks of mismanaging production incentives—and how Entertainment Partners helps you avoid them while maximizing your budget. Once your production’s creative vision is locked in, picking a filming location often comes down to the numbers: which tax incentive program makes the most sense (and…
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Register Now: Tips for Passing the UK Cultural Test and an Easy Application Process
Every production applying for a UK incentive must pass the Cultural Test. In this Master Series, our experts will show you how to easily qualify under the test—a vital first step to accessing incentives, including the Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC). Join us next week for this FREE webinar! And if you have questions for…