The California Film Commission Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on April 23, 2026 - 15:11 GMT

Governor Newsom announces 38 new film projects – from animated features to big budget productions and independents – coming to the ...

The Simpsons Movie 2 from 20th Century Studios is among awarded projects that include major productions from industry leaders DreamWorks Animation and Paramount Pictures, as well as independent production company Gloria Sanchez Productions SACRAMENTO – …

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Published on March 18, 2026 - 18:44 GMT

Governor Newsom announces next round of television tax credits, adding animated and competition shows for the first time

16 television projects selected, including the latest season of award-winning hit show The Pitt, a new Family Guy spinoff, and a new Jimmy Kimmel competition show SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that 16 television projects have been …

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Published on December 17, 2025 - 16:30 GMT

Lights, camera, action! Governor Newsom announces 28 new films coming to California, set to boost local economies.

Sacramento – Today, Governor Newsom announced that 28 film projects have received awards through the California Film Commission’s recently expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program. These exciting projects highlight California’s diversity and …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 15:53 GMT

Governor Newsom announces next round of film and TV tax credits, hit series Baywatch returning to California

17 television projects selected in latest round of expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program, set to generate $1.2 billion in statewide economic activity SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced today the selection of 17 TV projects for the …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 14:42 GMT

Governor Newsom announces tax credit awards for new job-creating films shooting in California and generating $1.4 billion for the ...

52 projects including new “Jumanji” film, “Heat 2” will soon set production records in the Golden State SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that 52 film projects were selected for the latest round of tax credits under California’s Film and …

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Published on August 27, 2025 - 14:40 GMT

Nearly two-dozen TV projects to bring in $1.1 billion to California’s economy, thanks to the Governor’s newly expanded Film and ...

Following a near 400% increase in applications, the program welcomes new Hulu drama from Dan Fogelman, new Larry David series and season two of Lionsgate’s Emmy-nominated “The Studio” SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the approval of 22 …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 14:57 GMT

And the Emmy goes to…. California!

Courtesy of Erin Simkin/Netflix Total nominations: 1 The 77th Emmy Awards will take place on September 14th at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles’ L.A. Live. *Denotes inclusion in California’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program. For the full …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 16:39 GMT

Governor Newsom signs legislation

Trey Bellows Jr. Program Assistant Los Angeles native Trey Bellows Jr. has spent his entire life around the entertainment industry. Beginning as a child actor at age seven, he grew up on film and television sets throughout the city before shifting focus to …

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Published on June 23, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

California Film Commission announces 48 new projects to film in California thanks to the state’s Film & Television Tax Credit ...

“Includes new Issa Rae production and another project directed by Ang Lee SACRAMENTO – Governor Newsom today continued his work in protecting film production jobs in Los Angeles and across the state with a new round of 48 projects approved for the …

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Published on March 19, 2025 - 15:30 GMT

Marking the Largest Round in State History, 51 Films Selected for Film & Television Tax Credit Program

HOLLYWOOD – The California Film Commission announced today that 51 film projects have been selected for the latest round of awards under the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program. This constitutes the most projects ever approved in one …

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Published on December 18, 2024 - 15:50 GMT

Ten Film and Television Projects to Spend $509 Million In California, Boosting Job Creation and Economic Growth

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (December 18, 2024) – The California Film Commission (CFC) has awarded $108.6 million in tax credits to 10 film and television projects through its Film and Television Tax Credit Program and Soundstage Filming Tax Credit Program. This …

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Published on October 27, 2024 - 17:03 GMT

Governor Newsom Announces Proposal to Expand California Film Commission’s Tax Credit Program for Film and TV Production

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2024) – Governor Gavin Newsom today proposed expanding California’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program from the current $330 million annual allocation to $750 million annually. The massive increase to the program, which is …

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Published on September 10, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

19 Projects to Spend $284.4 Million, Employ Over 3,800 Cast and Crew Through California’s Film and Television, Soundstage Tax ...

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (September 10, 2024) – As part of the California Jobs First initiative, the California Film Commission (CFC) today awarded a total of $51.6 million in tax credits to nineteen projects set to film in California. Through the Film and …

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Published on July 10, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Five Television Series to Film in California, Spend $386 Million Through the State’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (July 10, 2024) – As part of the California Jobs First initiative, the California Film Commission (CFC) today awarded $58 million in tax credits to five television projects – one recurring television series, a limited series, and three …

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Published on April 8, 2024 - 14:09 GMT

12 Productions Projected to Bring in More Than $1.1 Billion to California’s Economy, Employ 4,500 Cast and Crew

Amazon MGM Studios’ “Fallout” Among Largest Relocating Series HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (April 8, 2024) – Today, the California Film Commission (CFC) announced $152 million in tax credits for 12 television projects – one relocating series, three recurring …

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Published on February 26, 2024 - 16:20 GMT

California’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program Attracts Biggest Blockbuster in Program History, Adding $166 Million to State’s ...

15 Selected Productions Projected to Bring in More Than $400 Million to California’s Economy and Employ Nearly 20,000 Cast, Crew and Background Performers Hollywood, Calif. – February 26, 2024 – The California Film Commission (CFC) is proud to announce a …

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Published on September 8, 2023 - 17:04 GMT

California’s Film & TV Tax Credit Program Welcomes Big-Budget Films and Diverse Roster of Indies

“Under My Skin” and Quentin Tarantino’s “#10” Will Each Bring More than $100 Million in Qualified Spending; All 16 Projects Will Shoot Entirely In-State to Employ Thousands of Californians Hollywood, Calif. – September 8, 2023 – The California Film …

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Published on July 10, 2023 - 23:06 GMT

Governor Newsom and California Film Commission Executive Director Colleen Bell Release Statements Regarding Extension of ...

July 10, 2023 Signed today by Governor Newsom, SB 132 extends the state’s $330 million-a-year Film and TV Tax Credit Program an additional five years through fiscal 2030-31, which will create an estimated 60,000 jobs and $10 billion of investment over that …

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Published on April 17, 2023 - 14:42 GMT

California’s Film & TV Tax Credit Program Welcomes Record-Breaking Relocating TV Series

Latest Round of Tax Credits Includes a Diverse List of TV Series, from Amazon’s Global Franchise “Citadel” to BET’s “True to the Game” Seven Projects Will Spend $527 Million During Their First Season in California, Including $397 Million in Wages to Below …

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Published on March 6, 2023 - 21:01 GMT

California Film & TV Tax Credit Program Welcomes 24 New Film Projects Estimated to Generate $662 Million In Spending Across the ...

Projects Will Employ an Estimated 3,173 Crew, 801 Cast and 29,602 Background Actors/Stand-Ins Over a Combined 768 Filming Days Hollywood, Calif. – March 6, 2023 – Despite increasingly strong global competition, California’s Film & Television Tax Credit …

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