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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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California Film Tax Credit 4.0 – Spring 2026 Application Window Opens March 2
Film and TV producers, the next windows for CA tax credit applications open in March and April. California remains a premiere global destination for film and television production, and with the recent launch of Program 4.0, the state has reinforced its commitment to retaining and attracting top-tier projects. For…
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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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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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🚨 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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GO CALIFORNIA....GO!
What a great way to head into the Holidays and the year-end, with Governor Newsom awarding tax credits to 28 new film projects, which are projected to generate $562 million in total economic activity and employ nearly 5,000 cast and crew members across the state. This latest round, part of the newly expanded Program 4.0,…
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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…