The California Film Commission (CFC) has awarded $108.6 million in tax credits to 10 film and television projects through its Film and Television Tax Credit Program and Soundstage Filming Tax Credit Program. This latest round of awards includes one relocating television series, one recurring television series, five new television series, one miniseries, and two non-independent feature films. Together, these productions are expected to generate $509 million in qualified California expenditures, supporting local businesses and creating 3,583 cast and crew jobs.

In an effort to retain more productions in California, the CFC added additional application windows this fall. Since the industry experienced a major labor disruption due to the dual strikes last year, the CFC added these windows to demonstrate a proactive commitment to addressing industry needs. This approach included three newly scheduled application windows: two for television series in September and October, followed by one for non-independent feature films in November.

“We are working hard to keep productions filming in California,” said Colleen Bell, director of the California Film Commission. “These tax credits help us keep jobs here in our state and drive economic growth, but the impact goes beyond the entertainment industry – it supports families, local businesses, and communities statewide.”

Collectively, these projects will invest $276 million in below-the-line wages, employing 1,666 cast members, 1,917 crew members, and 28,404 background performers, measured in days worked. The productions will also generate 835 filming days throughout California.

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