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đź’°$1.2 billion reasons why California is still the place to be đź’°
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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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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California Update - Jobs, Jobs, JOBS!
CALIFORNIA UPDATE - 22 TV series will receive a California film tax credit as applications increase 400%. California's bold move to double its Film & TV Tax Credit is already paying off. With 22 new TV shows approved—including a new Larry David series and a new Hulu drama from Dan Fogelman—this is a powerful signal to the…
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California's Big Bet: $750M Incentive Aims to Keep Hollywood Productions at Home
California’s increased funding, larger base credit and shift to refundability will translate into real financial benefits for productions. Are the 2025 changes going to be enough? As global production competition grows, U.S. states are ramping up their efforts to keep film and TV projects from relocating overseas, and…
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🚨 Big News in California! Newsom's $750M Incentive Package Moves Forward
California lawmakers officially expand film & tv tax credit program to $750M – a major investment to keep cameras rolling in the Golden State. California is making a monumental investment in its film and television industry, with lawmakers officially securing a substantial expansion of the state's Film & TV Tax Credit…
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Howdy, Hollywood: Texas Expands Film Incentive Program to $150M Annually Through 2035
Texas rolls out the most ambitious film incentive program in the state’s history, aimed to transform the state into a long-term film and TV production powerhouse. For decades, Texas has offered filmmakers epic landscapes, growing infrastructure and a down-to-earth business climate infused with southern hospitality. But in…
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New York Expands Film & Television Incentive Program to $800M in Effort to Keep Production in the US
New York's newly-signed 2025-2026 State budget transforms film and TV production incentives, offering up to 30% tax credits and an $800M funding cap to compete with global markets. The global production landscape is more competitive than ever, with international jurisdictions like the UK, Canada, and Australia offering…