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California Expands Film Tax Incentive Program with New Project Approvals

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jul 7
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California is expanding its Film and Television Tax Incentive program, which has seen 170 recipients in its first year since the expansion. The program approved 41 new projects, including the upcoming film from Walt Disney Animation Studios, *Hexed*. Projects like *Dreamworks*' *Donkey* and an untitled project from Pixar Animation Studios also received production incentives.

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Why it matters

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The expansion allows animated projects to qualify for the tax incentive for the first time. The successful program leverages California's status as a hub for major production companies, including those of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar.

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Who's involved

  • California Governor's Office of Business and Economic DevelopmentAdministers the Film and Television Tax Incentive program in California
  • PixarReceived a production incentive for an upcoming project under the expanded program
  • DreamWorks AnimationReceived a production incentive for the film *Donkey* under the expanded program
  • HEXEDThe subject of a production incentive under the expanded program

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  • PixarSpeculative

    Pixar could receive direct financial support through California tax credits for production projects.

  • DreamWorks AnimationSpeculative

    DreamWorks Animation could receive direct financial support through California tax credits for production projects.

How it developed

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  1. Advocates are pushing for the passage of a film incentive bill in Georgia that includes a rural bonus provision.Sub-event
  2. Newsom expanded the film and TV tax credit program in Georgia.Sub-event
  3. Fraudulent claims regarding tax credit submissions and misuse of film tax credits were reported in Georgia.Sub-event
  4. Georgia is administering a tax credit program for film productions.1 source

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