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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.
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‘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.
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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…
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Federal Film & TV Tax Incentive Bill Named ‘FILM Act’ as Congressional Support Grows
A proposed federal production tax credit has been officially named the FILM Act, with Congressional support building around the legislation.
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California Lawmakers Pass Fix to Film Tax Credit Cap — More Productions Can Now Access Full Benefit
California lawmakers fixed a tax liability cap flaw that was blocking some productions from claiming their full film tax credit…
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California Legislature Passes Postproduction Tax Credit — Now Awaits Governor’s Signature
California's Legislature passed a postproduction tax credit bill targeting editing, VFX, and sound jobs; it now awaits the governor's signature.
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Wisconsin’s Chippewa Valley Activates New Film Tax Incentives; Productions Underway
Wisconsin's Chippewa Valley is seeing feature film activity as productions begin leveraging the state's newly reinstated film tax incentives.
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Trump Calls for Federal Film and Television Production Incentive as Hollywood Unions Voice Support
President Trump has endorsed a federal film and television production incentive, giving new momentum to industry efforts aimed at bringing…
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IT’S TIME TO TAKE ACTION FOR THE FLORIDA FILM INDUSTRY!
Florida’s film and television community is coming together to advocate for a competitive state film incentive, support performing artists, and…
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Why Major US Franchises Keep Shooting in the UK: Incentives, Infrastructure, and Crew Depth
Major US franchises keep returning to UK studios, drawn by 25-40% tax credits, deep crew pools, and established infrastructure.
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California’s Expanded Film Tax Credit Brings Nine New TV Projects to the Golden State
California is launching the second year of its expanded film and television tax credit program with nine new TV projects…
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California Film Tax Credit Cap Threatens Production Jobs — Unions Lobbying Against SB-122
California unions are fighting a budget provision that would cap the state's film tax credit program, threatening local crew jobs.
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Hollywood Unions Push to Protect California Film Tax Credits as New Cap Raises Industry Concerns
Hollywood unions are urging California lawmakers to protect film and television productions from a new tax-credit cap, warning that the…
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Why Productions Keep Choosing Malta: Incentives, Infrastructure, and Mediterranean Locations
Malta's 40% cash rebate and Mediterranean Film Studios water tank are pulling major international productions to the island.
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Hungary Removes Cap on Film Tax Rebate, Signaling Open-Door Policy for International Productions
Hungary has removed the cap on its film tax rebate, making large-budget international productions eligible for unlimited qualifying spend returns.
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RioFilme Launching New International Co-Production Incentives, Debuting at Gramado Film Festival
RioFilme is unveiling new international co-production incentives at Brazil's Gramado Film Festival, potentially opening new financing options for US producers.
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California Film Commissioner Colleen Bell Makes Case for Expanding State Tax Incentive
California Film Commissioner Colleen Bell is actively lobbying Sacramento to expand the state's tax credit program, framing it as a…
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California Tax Credit Program Year 2 Awards Nine TV Series, Including Reboots and New Dramas
California's expanded TV tax credit program enters year two with nine newly approved series, signaling upcoming crew work statewide.
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Ohio Awards More Than $4.8 Million in Film Tax Credits to Seven Productions
Ohio has awarded more than $4.8 million in film tax credits to seven productions, highlighting the state’s growing push to…
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Spencer Pratt Pushes for 25% Federal Film and TV Tax Credit to Bring Production Back to Hollywood
Excerpt: Spencer Pratt is advocating for a proposed 25% federal film and television tax credit that he says could help…
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Georgia Film Production Holds Steady Despite Increasing State Competition
Georgia's film tax credit holds firm but faces growing pressure as competing states expand their own production incentive programs.
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California Lawmakers Push Back on New Film Tax Credit Cap
California legislators are fighting a new cap on the state film tax credit program that could push productions out of…
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Opinion: LA Film Production Decline Requires Immediate Policy Action
A NY Post opinion piece warns LA's production decline is accelerating and calls for urgent reform of California's film incentive…
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L.A. Filming Activity Continues to Drop Even as California Tax Credits Flow
L.A. on-location filming keeps declining despite California distributing hundreds of millions in production tax incentives.
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California’s Expanded Film & TV Tax Credit Draws $6.6 Billion in Projected Economic Impact in Year One
California's expanded $750M annual film tax credit is projected to generate $6.6 billion in economic impact in its first year.