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Incentives News to Know: What We’re Tracking in March
Your guide to enacted and proposed legislation across the US, Canada, Europe, and other international territories. Spring is almost here, and legislative sessions are underway! In this post, learn about important enacted and proposed changes that will impact production incentives in the US and around the world. There’s a…
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Support for California's Motion Picture and Television Production Tax Credit
EP urges state legislators to expand California’s Production Tax Credit. Governor Newsom's recent proposal to expand the California Motion Picture and Television Production Tax Credit to $750 million annually is an important step in bringing more productions back to California, creating thousands of jobs and supporting the…
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The California Production Coalition (CPC): Advocating for a Thriving Film and Television Industry
California – long celebrated as the heart of the film and television industry – has faced growing competition from other states offering more attractive tax incentives. Just last week, NY Governor Kathy Hochul announced her 2026 budget with significant competitive improvements to the NYS Film Tax Credit Program - Revenue…
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Global Production Incentives: Jurisdictions to Watch in 2025
A retrospective of the major UK reforms, incentives introduced in Ireland & the broader European market, and opportunities for productions in Asia. The film and television industry continues to evolve as we emerge from recent years of social and economic challenges. Production incentives are one facet of the industry that…
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Producing soon in California...
California is keeping the cameras rolling! The California Film Commission has allocated $108.6 million in tax credits to 10 projects through its Film & Television Tax Credit Program and Soundstage Filming Tax Credit Program. The lineup includes a relocating TV series, recurring series, new series, a miniseries, and feature…
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Latest Louisiana Update . . .
It started in Louisiana, and it’s staying in Louisiana! Final legislation passed yesterday (November 22, 2024) preserving Louisiana’s film and television tax credit program along with other modifications as part of a comprehensive tax reform package passed by the state legislature. House Bill 2 will now head to Gov. Jeff…
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California Governor Proposes $750 Million in Annual Film Tax Credits
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to more than double the amount the state offers in incentives, which would make its program one of the nation’s most generous. If the proposal is approved by the State Legislature, California would offer more money to entice film productions than any state except Georgia, which provides unlimited…
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Will US Tax Credits ever be able to compete with European Incentives?
Does anyone have any ideas about how US (and Los Angeles) can step up to compete with Euro tax credits? Rooting for Nevada to pass their incentives bill next year 🤞
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Film London Production Finance Market Opens with Keynote on the IFTC UK tax credit...
While we'd probably rather shoot in the US, it's good to know the tax credits available internationally. You can also do a deeper dive with EP's webinar on boosting your budget with UK's Independent Film Tax Credit.
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Tax Credit Changes Boost Film & TV Production in Ontario
Ontario’s recently enhanced tax credits make it easier than ever for productions of all sizes and genres to film in the province. The Welcome to Ontario sign says “Open for business”—and that’s certainly true in the entertainment world. Offering ample location diversity, healthy infrastructure, and access to abundant…