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Film & TV Production Incentive Updates: August 2026
Global film incentive programs have continued to evolve in 2026. Here's your expert breakdown of enacted legislation, proposed bills and more. What changed in film and TV production incentives in the first half of 2026? Quite a lot. Hawaii signed legislation (Act 185) raising its base credits to 22–27% and extending the…
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California Just Approved 41 New Films. The Real Story Is in the Spend, Not the Count!!
California just approved 41 new films in the final round of its expanded Film and Television Tax Credit. Here is what the headlines miss. By count, this looks like an indie town. 35 of the 41 films are independent, with 30 under $10M. By dollars, not so much. One Warner Bros. feature carries $121M in qualified spend, more…
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The Producer's Guide to Global VFX and Post-Production Tax Incentives in 2026
Discover how VFX and post-production tax incentives work across the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and beyond — and how to capture the full incentive value for your project. VFX and post-production now represent a significant and growing share of total film and television budgets. A growing number of governments around the…
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Application Reminder: NYS Independent Film Production Tax Credit Program
New York producers, don't forget that the second window for the 2026 New York State Independent Film Production Tax Credit Program will open on Monday, July 13, 2026, 10 am EDT and close on November 12, 2026, 4 pm EST (pending availability of funds). Eligibility Requirements Principal and ongoing photography must begin…
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U.S. Finally Stems the Bleeding in Film Production — but Will It Last?
U.S. FILM & TV PRODUCTION? Are we calling this a comeback?? Not quite. We can say the patient has a pulse, and it is getting a little stronger. After several difficult years for U.S. production, Q1 2026 is showing some early signs of stabilization. As is the box office (12% higher than this same time last year – and we…
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Film & TV Incentive Updates: Spring 2026 Roundup
Spring is here and incentive programs are rolling out new updates! In this month's roundup, we cover Hawaii, British Columbia, Mexico, Portugal, and more. No matter where you are producing, Entertainment Partners gives you the production incentives intelligence you need to make informed location and budgeting…
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Lights, Camera, California Comeback 🎥
Steve Hilton, the Trump-endorsed frontrunner for California governor, just proposed removing the $750M cap on state film/TV tax incentives, creating an uncapped program similar to those in Georgia, Canada, and the UK, while expanding eligibility to above-the-line and post-production costs. The goal: up to 60% total rebates…
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CALIFORNIA
California just scored a blockbuster win for film production. Governor Newsom today announced that 38 new film projects have been conditionally approved for tax credits in the latest round of the expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program 4.0. This slate is especially exciting! It’s the first round to include animated…