It seems “Suits: L.A.” had 12 million reasons to make the jump from Vancouver to the actual City of Angels.

On Tuesday, the California Film Commission (CFC) announced the 19 new projects that will benefit from a collective $51.6 million in tax credits, enticing productions to set up shop in the Golden State. Among them, only one TV series made the cut: Suits: LA, which secured a $12 million incentive through the Soundstage Filming Tax Credit Program to relocate to Los Angeles.

The list also featured three big-budget features and 15 indie films, including some highly anticipated projects. Shailene Woodley’s long-rumored Janis Joplin biopic, now confirmed, snagged $2.5 million in tax credits, while Ben Affleck’s Killing Gawker—under the Artists Equity label he co-founded with Matt Damon—was also awarded $2.5 million. The Community movie also received $3.3 million in tax incentives to shoot in California.

The incentives don’t just benefit filmmakers—they also provide a huge boost to California’s economy. According to the CFC, the 19 selected projects will collectively pour over $284 million into California’s qualified expenditures, which essentially breaks down to wages for below-the-line workers ($112 million) and payments to local vendors. In total, the productions are expected to generate 618 filming days across the state and create employment for 2,768 crew members, 1,086 cast members, and nearly 17,000 background performers.

“Keeping jobs here in California and bringing jobs back to California have always been top priorities for our state,” said Colleen Bell, executive director of the California Film Commission. “We’re not only helping people get back to work but also keeping major projects like Suits: LA—which was planning to film elsewhere—right here in Los Angeles where it belongs. This is crucial for our economy and the well-being of our crew that call California home.”

Suits: LA, produced by Universal Content Productions LLC, is projected to spend $25 million on qualified wages and over $50 million in total California expenditures, creating more than 2,600 jobs in the state, per the CFC. For showrunner Aaron Korsh, filming in L.A. isn’t just about logistics—it’s about authenticity. The series will film at the Universal Studios Lot in Universal City.

“‘Suits LA’ is a show whose characters are deeply ensconced in the world of film and television,” Korsh said in a statement. “Being able to shoot here will be a huge part of the show’s authenticity. More importantly, thanks to the Soundstage Program, we’re able to provide employment for Los Angeles-based cast and crew who have been starving for opportunities at home.”

On the feature side, the three studio-backed films (Community: The Movie, Lullaby from TCS U.S. Productions, and an untitled Screen Gems project) are projected to spend $64 million in qualified California expenditures, contributing $85 million in total spend, with $32.5 million going directly to below-the-line workers in the state.

Meanwhile, the 15 indie films will contribute even more—$169.9 million in total qualified expenditures, including $61.6 million in wages supporting 2,588 jobs for cast and crew, along with 12,354 extras.

California’s film production flight has been a growing concern for local economies, as rising competition from cheaper production hubs like Georgia, Las Vegas, Vancouver, and Toronto has led to a significant portion of Hollywood’s business moving out of state. In response, the CFC has ramped up its tax credit program, incentivizing studios to either stay in—or return to—Los Angeles.

For some filmmakers, shooting anywhere else just wouldn’t feel right. Shailene Woodley, a native Angeleno, explained why the Joplin biopic had to be made in California.

“California meant so much to Janis Joplin—from the stoops of San Francisco to the wooden walls of Sunset Sound, the state became the stage upon which she explored not just the world of music, but the world of her vibrant humanity,” Woodley said in a statement. “Being a Los Angeles native myself, and having grown up working alongside industry locals, knowing our film will be created with some of the most gifted, passionate, and devotional people leaves me giddy. I have a feeling Janis would be smiling ear to ear zipping down the PCH in her psychedelic Porsche knowing her story is bringing opportunities and funding to the city and people that held so much significance to her.”

Hollywood might be changing, but California’s dedication to keeping the film industry thriving is as strong as ever—and these tax credits are proof.