Newsom Expands California Film Credits as 35 Projects Promise $1 Billion in Spending
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 9
Newsom Expands California Film Credits as 35 Projects Promise $1 Billion in Spending
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 9
Summary
California on Wednesday rolled out a new post-production tax credit, a broader film and TV incentive, and AI protections for performers as Gavin Newsom pushed to shore up the state's struggling entertainment sector.
Thirty-five films — including 28 independent projects, a new Pixar film and a sequel to Lionsgate's 2026 hit "Michael" — have already received state incentives and are expected to generate more than $1 billion in direct production spending.
Industry figures said the post-production credit could keep jobs in California even when filming happens elsewhere, with filmmaker Paul Kampf calling the package a strong start for retaining independent work.
The state push comes as a bipartisan federal film tax credit backed by Donald Trump and Democratic Senator Adam Schiff is being prepared for introduction in early November, with supporters targeting passage by Dec. 11 and a 2027 start.