The UK’s standing as a world-class destination for film and television production is under serious threat, according to two new reports from the British Parliament’s Culture, Media & Sport Committee (CMSC). With long-standing funding gaps at the British Film Institute (BFI), increasing delays in tax credit certifications, and the near collapse of the UK’s independent […]
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Germany’s incoming government has placed a major bet on the country’s screen sector, pledging to overhaul its film and TV production landscape with a new incentive strategy and mandatory local investment from streamers. In a significant shift for Europe’s largest economy, the presumptive Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his conservative CDU party — alongside coalition partners […]
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By Chelsea Spivey Senior Director, New Business Development & Production Incentives • Revolution Entertainment Services As someone who works closely with producers, studio executives, accountants, and creatives navigating film incentives across the country, I can say this with confidence: Georgia’s recent changes to its film tax credit audit process are not just welcomed—they’re a […]
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Los Angeles’ production community sent a powerful message on Sunday: California must act boldly to keep its film and TV industry alive—and local. At SirReel Studios in Sun Valley, hundreds of crew members, artists, and allies packed a large warehouse space in support of Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed $750 million expansion of the state’s Film […]
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Los Angeles still boasts the most soundstage space in the world—8 million square feet of it, to be exact. But a new report from FilmLA makes one thing clear: it’s not just about how much space you have, it’s about how much is being used. And in 2024, that number has dropped to its lowest […]
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The message coming out of Honolulu this week was loud and clear: Hawaii’s film and television industry is in crisis—and the people who power it are calling for urgent action. Hundreds of producers, actors, crew members, and supporters gathered at the State Capitol to urge lawmakers to invest in the future of the state’s screen […]
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Texas is looking to become the next heavyweight in U.S. film production—and this time, it’s putting half a billion dollars behind the pitch. At a recent Senate Finance Committee hearing, the Lone Star State took a bold step toward securing its spot as a serious destination for film and TV production. Senate Bill 22, now […]
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California is back in the game—or at least it’s trying to be. A newly amended version of Senate Bill 630 is proposing a major revamp of the state’s Film and TV Tax Credit Program, with a headline-grabbing 35% credit on in-state production costs, and the possibility of an additional 5% kicker for shooting outside of […]
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Veteran actor and podcast host Rob Lowe isn’t holding back. On a recent episode of his “Literally!” podcast, he slammed California’s response to the mass exodus of film and TV production, calling the state’s handling of the crisis “criminal” — and he might not be wrong. “It’s cheaper to bring 100 American people to Ireland […]
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Nova Scotia is stepping onto the global production stage with a major milestone: its first-ever purpose-built film and television soundstage. Backed by $8 million in provincial funding and spearheaded by Screen Nova Scotia, the new facility in Mount Uniacke is set to open later this year—marking a major leap forward for a region that’s been […]
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