Governor Newsom Signs Bipartisan $750 Million Film and TV Tax Credit Expansion to Restore Jobs and Boost $1.1 Billion Economy

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Updated Jul 3, 2025, 12:46 PM

California lawmakers have approved Governor Gavin Newsom's plan to expand the state's film and television tax credit program, increasing the annual funding from $330 million to $750 million. This measure, passed by the Democratic-led legislature, aims to bolster the local entertainment industry by attracting film and TV productions back to the state, which has seen work migrate to other U.S. cities and overseas. The expansion is expected to help restore between 4,400 and 5,500 production jobs and support thousands of small businesses connected to the industry.

Newsom emphasized that the increase reflects a commitment to maintaining California as the birthplace and ongoing home of film and television production. The bipartisan legislation was signed into law in early July 2025 and is projected to facilitate the filming of approximately 16 TV shows in California, generating an estimated $1.1 billion in economic activity. The boost to the tax credit program is part of a broader budget agreement that also includes scaling back free healthcare for undocumented immigrants. Industry figures, including actor Noah Wyle, have publicly supported the expansion, highlighting California's long-standing role in nurturing entertainment talent.

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