A record 51 films chosen for California film and TV tax credit program

California Chooses 51 Movie Projects for Tax Credit Program, the Most Ever

The California Film Commission picked 51 projects—the most ever approved in one application round—to receive state tax credits, officials announced March 19. A total of $330 million in tax credits were awarded to five major motion pictures and 46 independent features, according to the commission. The state incentive will allow production companies in California to qualify for spending and sales tax exemptions. Collectively, the productions are e…

Record number of film projects receive California tax credits

Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed more than doubling the film tax credit program's funding capacity to $750 million annually. Now, 51 projects have received tax credits.

California Film and TV Tax Credit Program Taps Record 51 Titles As State Aims to Boost Production

Independent movies make up the bulk of projects selected to receive tax credits, reflecting major studios increasingly opting to shoot in other regions with more generous incentive programs.

RuPaul & The Daniels Movies Among 51 Big Screen Projects Awarded California Tax Credits

The latest round of feature film tax credits from the Golden State are expected to generate thousands of jobs & millions in revenue.

Untitled Daniels Film, ‘Community’ Movie, ‘Cut Off’ Secure California Production Tax Credits

An untitled Daniels film is one of 51 movies that secured 2025 production tax incentives through California’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program.

A record 51 films chosen for California film and TV tax credit program

The projects are expected to generate almost $580 million in economic activity and employ more than 6,000 people, according to the California Film Commission.