Overview
- Ten studio or non-independent titles were selected alongside 42 independent films, marking a broad mix of blockbuster and indie projects.
- Record individual allocations include $43.9 million for a new Jumanji, $38.4 million for the Daniels’ next film, and $37.2 million for Michael Mann’s Heat 2.
- The film commission reported applications roughly doubled compared with the same window last year, signaling heightened interest in shooting in-state.
- Projects plan a record 511 out-of-zone filming days across counties including Alameda, San Diego, San Bernardino, Contra Costa and others to spread economic benefits.
- Across 1,664 planned filming days, the productions are expected to hire about 8,900 cast and crew and 46,400 background performers.