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Filming Increases As Entertainment Jobs Return to LA

Employment in the entertainment industry in Los Angles is almost back to pre-recession levels with on-location production days rising for the third year in a row, according to a new report.

State Tax Credit Programs Give L.A. Actors Tough Choices

As states like New York, North Carolina, and Oregon strengthen their tax incentives for local film and TV production, actors may be tempted to leave L.A. for good.

How Hollywood Benefits from Fiscal Cliff Deal

Legislation that saved us from falling over the “fiscal cliff” also extended federal tax credits for film and TV productions, but for how long?

‘Tragic’ Drop in L.A.’s TV Production in 2012

Last year saw a dramatic drop in some genres of television production in Los Angeles, according to FilmL.A.

N.C. Film Industry Reaches Record Highs in 2012

Productions spent more than $376 million in the state and created more than 4,100 crew positions for local labor in 2012, breaking previous records set in 2011.

Does Mark Wahlberg Hate America?

American actor-producer Mark Wahlberg claims he wants to make more movies in Canada.

Mark Wahlberg Calls for Canada to Restore Film Tax Credits

While in Toronto for a charity event, the actor told the Globe and Mail that he wants more Hollywood movies to film in Canada.

Study: N.Y. Tax Incentives Generated $6.9 B in Spending

MPAA praises the report as further proof that film and TV production tax incentives stimulate the economy.

N.Y. Tax Credits Result in More Post-Production Work in the State

A record number of productions have applied for tax credits in New York this year after Gov. Andrew Cuomo tripled the state’s post-production tax incentive program.

The Hard Facts of Runaway Production in L.A.

According to a report from FilmL.A., web series and sitcoms lead growth as L.A. sees overall production decline.