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California Awards $335 Million in Film Tax Credits to 52 Projects Under Expanded Program

The first major film round since the expansion is projected to generate about $1.4 billion, creating thousands of jobs.

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.