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Production Incentives

5 articles

A vibrant TV series production set at night, with crew working under bright lights, illustrating the impact of state film incentives.
Production

What is the effectiveness of state film incentive programs for TV series?

Despite states offering up to 35% tax credits on production expenses, these incentives boost television series filming by 23% but have no meaningful effect on feature films or local employment.

Victor Ren·August 8, 2026
A busy film set in California under a bright sun, symbolizing the expansion of film tax credits and increased production activity.
Media Industry

California Expands Film Tax Credits to $750 Million

California's Film and Television Tax Credit program has nearly doubled to $750 million, now offering tax credits ranging from 35% to 45% for qualifying productions, according to Business Ca .

Leo Hartmann·July 10, 2026
A busy film set in North Carolina with crew and equipment, showcasing the state's expanding film production capabilities.
Media Industry

North Carolina expands film incentives, boosting local production

In 2025 alone, North Carolina's film and television productions generated $185.

Leo Hartmann·May 10, 2026
A symbolic representation of the film tax credit wars, showing a struggle between financial incentives and the actual results for film production hubs across the United States.
Production

Film Tax Credit Wars: Soaring Incentives, Mixed Results for US Hubs

Despite offering a 20-30% cash rebate on post-production, Oklahoma's film industry expenditures plummeted 75.

Victor Ren·April 26, 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