The California Film Commission (CFC) enhances California's status as the leader in motion picture, television and commercial production.

 

A one-stop office for filmmakers, the Commission supports productions of all sizes and budgets. In addition to managing the Film & Television Tax Credit program, services include an extensive digital location library, free online permitting, low cost use of state properties as shooting locations, and production assistance.

 

7080 Hollywood Blvd. Suite 900

Hollywood, CA 90028

323.860.2960

800.858.4749

 

filmca@film.ca.gov 

www.film.ca.gov 

 

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California Film Commission


 

 

 

March 25, 2015 

 

 CALIFORNIA TAX CREDIT PROGRAM

 

April 1, 2015 -  

LAST ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM "OLD" TAX CREDIT PROGRAM

 

Only Independent* projects may submit an application for April's FINAL LOTTERY.  

  • As in prior years, $10 million in tax credits will be reserved for Independent projects; selection via lottery

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  • Credit allocations will be issued starting July 1, 2015; principal photography may not begin prior to receiving a credit allocation

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  • Projects will be selected based on old eligibility rules (i.e., qualified expenditures for independent projects may not exceed $10 million)
  • Applicants will be contacted with their queue number status on April 3rd.
For Application form and instructions visit: http://www.film.ca.gov/film.ca.gov_Application.htm

*Independent film is defined as a motion picture with a minimum budget of $1 million and a maximum qualified spend budget of $10 million, produced by a company that is not publicly traded and is not more than 25 percent owned (directly or indirectly) by a publicly traded company.
                                                                                          

 

CALIFORNIA FILM & TV TAX CREDIT PROGRAM 2.0

The California Film Commission is currently developing regulations and other procedures to administer the newly expanded tax credit program.  Please check our website for updates and make a note of these key dates:

  

May 11-17, 2015 - New Program: First Application Period for NON-INDEPENDENT TV PROJECTS ONLY

(Productions may not begin principal photography before July 1, 2015)

 

JULY 13-25, 2015 - New Program: First Application Period for FEATURE FILMS and INDEPENDENT PROJECTS
(Productions may not begin principal photography prior to receiving a credit allocation)

 

 

 For more information visit: www.film.ca.gov/incentives