As lawmakers weigh a $750 million expansion to California’s tax credit program, insiders argue the clock is running out on the state’s production future. On June 11, a cross-section of Hollywood creatives and below-the-line workers descended on Sacramento not for a red carpet, but for a high-stakes lobbying effort aimed at preserving California’s role […]
Read More
At a time when U.S. production incentives remain fractured and fragile, Netflix’s Greg Peters is pointing across the Atlantic for inspiration. Speaking at the Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council event in London, the Netflix co-CEO praised the UK’s production ecosystem as the model the U.S. should aspire to—citing the country’s combination of strong tax incentives, […]
Read More
In the escalating arms race for global production dollars, Mexico has the locations, the crews, the infrastructure — but it still lacks one key weapon: competitive incentives. While international production is beginning to rebound in the wake of the 2023 Hollywood strikes, producers looking to stretch their budgets are turning to countries offering deep rebates, […]
Read More
In a key move to revive California’s flagging production economy, the State Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would significantly expand eligibility and boost benefits under the state’s long-standing film and television tax credit program. Senate Bill 630, co-authored by a cohort of Los Angeles-area lawmakers, including Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur and State Senator […]
Read More
As major studios continue to reconfigure their production pipelines and streaming platforms scale back in high-cost markets, Louisville, Kentucky, is quietly positioning itself as the next major player in U.S.-based film and television production. Construction is set to begin by late 2025 on The Louisville Studios at the Gardens, a $70 million soundstage and production […]
Read More
Western Australia is stepping up its game in the global production race. Starting July 1, Screenwest will double its post-production, digital, and visual effects rebate to 20%—now the most generous post-production screen incentive in Australia. When combined with the federal government’s 30% offset, productions that spend at least $500,000 in Western Australia could now receive […]
Read More
Louisiana’s film industry just weathered a legislative rollercoaster — and may be stronger for it. In a dramatic turnaround, state lawmakers not only preserved Louisiana’s hallmark film tax incentive during sweeping tax reforms, but also passed SB 232, a forward-looking bill poised to reinvigorate production activity across the state. The final budget deal, passed by […]
Read More
Monday, May 26 – The Texas House voted 114-26 today to approve Senate Bill 22, which dramatically expands the state’s film incentive program with a long-term funding mechanism — one that could reach up to $2.5 billion over the next decade. While the bill sets a ceiling of $500 million every two years, lawmakers expect […]
Read More
With just days left in Nevada’s legislative session, a dramatically expanded film tax credit proposal — Assembly Bill 238 — is advancing through the statehouse with backing from major industry players and a growing list of stipulations designed to satisfy public accountability and economic return. The revised version of AB238, approved by the Assembly Committee […]
Read More
Zachary Levi, known for his roles in Chuck and Shazam!, has embarked on an ambitious venture with Wyldwood Studios, a creative hub situated near Austin, Texas. Established in 2020, Wyldwood is envisioned as more than just a film studio; it’s a multifaceted community aimed at fostering creativity, culture, and connection. The Inception: The Statement Wyldwood […]
Read More