California

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Film production equipment being packed and trucks leaving a Hollywood set, with a crumpled tax credit document on the ground.
Media Industry

California Boosts Film Tax Credits Amid Production Exodus

Los Angeles' share of U.

Amelia Frost·May 29, 2026
Hollywood leaders and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra discuss job creation and tax incentives at a summit, with AI data visualized.
Behind the Scenes

Xavier Becerra calls for Hollywood jobs summit with leaders

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra declared the state's $750 million film and TV tax credit program merely 'the floor' for his expansion plans, according to Variety .

Victor Ren·May 22, 2026
Los Angeles skyline at dusk with a subtle film studio glow, symbolizing the return of CBS's 'Tracker' production due to California's tax incentives.
Media Industry

California Film Tax Credit Expansion Lures CBS's 'Tracker' Home

CBS's hit drama 'Tracker' is relocating its entire production from Vancouver to Los Angeles for its fourth season, driven by a record-breaking $48 million California tax credit.

Leo Hartmann·May 8, 2026
The CBS 'Tracker' logo displayed prominently against the Los Angeles skyline, symbolizing the show's return to California due to significant tax incentives.
Film & TV

California tax credit lures CBS Tracker production to Los Angeles

CBS's hit series 'Tracker' is abandoning Vancouver for Los Angeles in Season 4.

Julian Mercer·May 4, 2026
A split image showing a thriving film production in New Jersey contrasted with a declining film production in California, symbolizing the global race for incentives.
Media Industry

California's Incentives Struggle Amid Global Production Race

In the first quarter of 2026, New Jersey saw its film count surge by 45% and production spending rise by 37%, even as California's film count dropped by 14%.

Amelia Frost·May 2, 2026
Film crew working on a movie set in Los Angeles, with the city skyline in the background, representing California's booming film industry and tax credit incentives.
Film & TV

California awards 38 film projects tax credits, boosting economy

The Simpsons Movie 2 alone will receive $21.

Julian Mercer·April 24, 2026
Film set in Los Angeles with production vehicles and a sign for a 20% parking discount, city skyline in the background.
Production

LA offers 20% parking discount to boost film production

Animated series and reality competition shows, previously excluded, can now receive California tax credits for the first time, signaling a broad new push to keep productions local.

Victor Ren·April 22, 2026
A split image showing a busy film set on one side and a deserted studio lot on the other, symbolizing the changing film production landscape in California.
Film & TV

California's $750M Tax Credit: Shifting Film Production Landscape

Los Angeles, the historic heart of Hollywood, once synonymous with the magic of cinema, lost 42,000 motion picture sector jobs between 2022 and 2024.

Julian Mercer·April 14, 2026
Hollywood studio backlot at sunset with film crews working, symbolizing the expansion of California's film tax credit program.
Media Industry

California Film Tax Credit Program Expands to $750M Annually

California's film and TV tax credit program has expanded by over 125%, from $330 million to $750 million annually, a bold legislative move to lure productions back to the Golden State.

Amelia Frost·April 11, 2026