Film and Pen

Tax Incentives

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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
A busy film set in New Jersey at dusk, with a large soundstage, active crew, and the city skyline in the background.
Production

New Jersey Expands Film Production Infrastructure Amid Spending Boom

New Jersey's film industry saw production spending surge to $834 million in 2024, a 40% increase from the previous year, according to ROI-NJ .

Victor Ren·May 6, 2026
A film set in Georgia with a 'For Lease' sign, symbolizing the decline in local film production and the movement of productions overseas.
Production

Georgia film industry spending declines as productions go overseas

Preliminary data for 2023 reveals a 15% decrease in direct film and television production spending in Georgia, reversing years of record growth.

Victor Ren·May 5, 2026
Film crew departing Memphis, local actors left behind, symbolizing the failure of film incentives to create lasting local jobs and revenue.
Media Industry

Memphis film incentives fail to deliver, costing jobs and revenue.

Despite offering a 30% transferable tax credit, Memphis saw only 15 feature films shot locally last year, with less than 20% of crew positions filled by permanent Memphis residents, according to the M

Amelia Frost·May 4, 2026