Post-AFM 2025: How Film Sales & Distribution Are Evolving for Independent Filmmakers
The conclusion of the American Film Market (AFM) 2025 brought into focus an evolving landscape in film sales and distribution.…
News & Industry
What's happening in film and television production — castings, deals, festivals, incentives, and the below-the-line stories trade press skips.
Lights, Camera, Incentives: A Deep Dive into U.S. Film Incentives
US film incentives
Technology & VFX
Spider-Man: Brand New Day VFX Supervisor Jerome Chen Details 445-Shot Final Week Push and Hulk Redesign Pipeline
VFX supervisor Jerome Chen details a 445-shot final-week delivery and Hulk character redesign on Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Industry Business
CAA, WME, UTA Push Federal Law Requiring Streamers to Spend 50% of Budgets on Indie Productions
A coalition led by CAA, WME, and UTA is lobbying Congress to require streamers to spend 50% of content budgets…
Film Incentives
Federal Legislators Push for National Film Tax Credit Backed by Entertainment Unions
Federal lawmakers and entertainment unions are pushing for a national film and TV production tax credit that could reshape where…
Film Incentives
Federal Film Tax Credit Bill Could Cost $50 Billion, Cato Institute Warns
A Cato Institute analysis estimates a proposed federal film and TV production tax credit could cost taxpayers up to $50…
Film Incentives
California Film Tax Credit Awards 35 New Productions, Including Indie Films and Major Franchises
California approves 35 film projects for state tax credits, with independent productions making up a significant share of the new…
Film Incentives
California Awards Tax Credits to ‘Michael’ Biopic, ‘Friday’ Sequel and 22 Other Productions
California's latest tax credit round includes the Michael Jackson biopic and a Friday sequel, signaling upcoming crew hires in-state.
Production News
Fast & Furious TV Series Greenlit at Peacock
Peacock has greenlit a live-action Fast & Furious series, signaling a large-scale production hiring opportunity once details emerge.
Production News
Livingston, Montana Residents Push Back on Film Production Disruptions
Livingston, Montana locals are pushing back on film production disruptions, a warning sign for location managers planning rural shoots.
Production News
Santa Monica Launches Dedicated Film Office to Ease Production Permitting
Santa Monica opens a film office to fix its notoriously difficult permitting process and attract more TV and film productions.
Industry Business
Paramount Seeking $7.5B in Debt to Finance Warner Bros. Merger
Paramount is raising $7.5B in debt to finance its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal that would reshape studio…
Industry Business
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Deal Reached
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery have agreed to merge, creating potential disruption for productions, crew deals, and studio operations at…
Industry Business
Paramount Settlement Requires $300M Annual US Production Spend, Ban on Studio Lot Sales
Paramount's merger settlement mandates $300M more in annual US production spending and prohibits selling its studio lots.
Film Incentives
IATSE-Backed Study Makes Case for Federal Film & TV Production Incentives
IATSE and lawmakers unveiled a study pushing for federal film and TV tax incentives to combat runaway production.
Film Incentives
‘American Idol’ relocating production from LA to Atlanta
'American Idol' is reportedly leaving LA for Atlanta, likely driven by Georgia's 30% film tax incentive.
Industry Business
Paramount Settles State AG Claims, Clearing Path for Warner Bros. Merger
Paramount has settled with US state attorneys general, clearing a major legal hurdle for its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
Film Incentives
Utah Film Commission approves incentives for Summit County feature
Utah Film Commission greenlights film incentives for a feature production based in Summit County.
Distribution & Streaming
Netflix Will Start Reporting Box Office Numbers for 6 Theatrical Releases
Netflix will publicly report box office numbers for six upcoming theatrical releases, signaling a broader shift toward traditional distribution windows.
Film Incentives
Industry Study: Federal Film & TV Tax Credit Would Add 143,000 Jobs Nationwide
An industry study projects a federal film and TV tax credit would create 143,000 US jobs, renewing pressure on Congress…
Film Incentives
Telefilm Canada Expands International Co-Production Push — What It Means for US Producers
Telefilm Canada is expanding international co-productions, offering US producers potential access to Canadian federal funding and stacked tax incentives.
Festivals & Awards
TIFF Launches First Formal Film Market — What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
TIFF's first formal film market launches amid uncertainty from buyers and sellers about how it will actually operate.
Film Incentives
Okmulgee, Oklahoma Launches Local Film Incentive Program
Okmulgee, Oklahoma has announced a new local film incentive program for productions shooting in the small city southeast of Tulsa.
Below-the-Line
39 DPs Break Down Camera and Lighting Choices for Their Venice 2026 Films
39 Venice-bound cinematographers share their camera systems, lenses, and visual approaches in a practical gear roundup.
Film Incentives
‘Whalefall’ Producers Make Case for California Production, Cite Local Crew Depth
Producers of 20th Century's Whalefall say California crew depth drove their decision to shoot in-state.
Industry Business
Teamsters, IATSE, WGA, and DGA Issue Joint Solidarity Statement with SAG-AFTRA
Four major Hollywood unions jointly backed SAG-AFTRA, signaling a broad industry coalition amid the ongoing actors strike.
Film Incentives
Federal Film Tax Incentive Proposal Back on the Table
A federal film and TV production tax incentive is being discussed in Congress, which could reshape where productions shoot across…