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


 

 

 

DATE: June 30, 2015

 

Remaining Application Dates - Program Year 1

California Film and TV Tax Credit Program 2.0
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Program Year 1 - APPLICATION DATES
 

The California Film Commission has finalized the remaining application periods for fiscal year 2015-16. If a project is not selected in one application period, applicants may submit another application in the next application period.

Independent projects and non-independent features will have two application windows during this fiscal year, while TV projects will have three application windows. (The first TV window occurred in May.)

Application instructions and other resources are available on the CFC website - film.ca.gov  
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July 13 - 25, 2015 - Application Window (For independent projects and non-independent feature films only)                            * See instructions below.

Projects that rank in the top 200% will be notified on July 26th to submit Phase II documents.
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Nov. 30 - Dec. 6, 2015 - Application Window (For TV Series, Mini-series, MOWs, pilots and Relocating TV series)

Projects that rank in the top 200% will be notified on Dec. 7th to submit Phase II documents.
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Jan. 11 - 24, 2016 - Application Window (For independent projects and non-independent feature films only)

Projects that rank in the top 200% will be notified on Jan. 25th to submit Phase II documents.
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Feb. 15 - 21, 2016 - Application Window (For TV Series, Mini-series, MOWs, pilots and Relocating TV series)

Projects that rank in the top 200% will be notified on Feb. 22nd to submit Phase II documents.
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*July 13 - 25  - Application Window

(For Non-independent Features and Independent Projects)


 On-line Application portal will Go Live Monday, July 13th at 8:00 a.m.

 

Applicants should begin to prepare their budget and materials early.  You will need a completed and tagged budget in order to fill out the application.

 

Be sure to carefully read the Budget/Tagging Instructions

so that you can accurately tag your budget.


 A Jobs Ratio Calculator tool is available to assist you in preparing details for the application.


Finally, applicants should prepare all materials listed in the 

Checklist as you will be required to submit these within three days if your application is selected.

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PROGRAM DETAILS AVAILABLE ONLINE 

 

The informational documents listed below are available on the CFC website. It is strongly advised that applicants review each document prior to project budgeting and scheduling.