Archive · 4 Jul 2025
California Approves Amendments to Film & TV Tax Credit Program
California is updating its Film & TV Tax Credit Program to make it better!
Projects shooting in LA can get more money back, and indie films will get more funding.
There's also a higher limit on how much each production can get.
The goal is to bring more filming to California and create jobs.
Organizations like the Entertainment Union Coalition are excited, hoping for more work in the state.
California lawmakers amended the state's Film & TV Tax Credit Program.
The bill increases individual project credit to 35% in Los Angeles.
AB1138 raises the per-production incentive cap to $120M.
Funding for independent films has tripled, from $26M to $75M.
The program aims to create jobs and expand industry access.
- Who
- California lawmakers
- What
- Amendments to the California Film & TV Tax Credit Program were passed.
- When
- This week
- Where
- California
- Why
- To modernize the program, expand eligibility, and create jobs.
Supporters
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Economic Impact
Supporters
Increased incentives will bring more filming to California.
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- Individual Project Credit (LA)
- 35%
- Per-Production Incentive Cap
- $120M
- Independent Film Funding Increase
- $26M to $75M