(7.2.2025 - Los Angeles, Ca) Today, it was announced that California lawmakers agreed to expand the state’s film and TV tax incentive to $750 million a year which more than doubles the program prom the originally proposed $330m. This is a huge win for California and for all the people whose names go by in the small print at the end of your favorite movies and televisions shows.
The domino effect of job creation from this bill that will benefit the thousands of actors, writers, directors, union workers, musicians, digital artists, sound and lighting professionals, editors and the countless local businesses and contractors who provide everything from catering, costumes, construction materials, transportation and hospitality services and so much more to film and television productions here in Los Angeles -- is nothing short of massive.
The additional funding is projected to increase the number of film jobs supported by the program by 40-50%, according to the California Film Commission — or 4,400 to 5,500 jobs, and to raise the rate of entertainment production in California.
This $750 million The state Senate and Assembly leadership have accepted Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed funding level, which more than doubles the program from $330 million.
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