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California Assembly Passes Tax Credit Bill in 'Overwhelming' Vote

The California State Assembly on Thursday passed legislation extending tax credits for the entertainment industry. The 70–4 vote approved a bill granting a two–year extension to the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program. Assembly Member Felipe Fuentes, D-Montebello, the bill's author, had originally sought a five-year extension ...

Cali. Film & TV Credit Extension Bill Passes Senate Vote

Hollywood's push for Sacramento to extend a $100 million tax credit program appears to be working with the state Senate voting almost unanimously Aug. 21 to prolong the incentives.

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.

Calif. Extends Film and TV Tax Credit

Entertainment unions, including SAG-AFTRA, praise Gov. Jerry Brown's signing of two bills to extend California's production-incentive program.

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.

Report: L.A. Feature and TV Production Rebounding

Los Angeles saw an increase in the production of features and television series last quarter, but it’s too early to say if the growth foreshadows a rebound for the city’s entertainment industry.

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.

Cali. Tax Credit Bill Nears Full Passage

Assembly Member Felipe Fuentes’ bill adding two years to the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program passed unanimously through two Senate committees.

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.