California is one step closer to expanding its Film and TV Tax Credit Program. A key Assembly committee just advanced AB1138 and SB640 — part of a legislative push to modernize incentives and bring production back to the state. The bills would raise the annual credit cap to $750 million and broaden eligibility to include animation, short-form series, and large-scale competition shows. It also boosts individual project credits up to 35% for productions in L.A. The vote follows a flood of support from over 100,000 industry workers and strong backing from lawmakers.
KFI’s Heather Brooker (@theheatherbrooker) talked with Rebecca Rhine, the Western Executive Director for the Directors Guild of America, and President of the Entertainment Union Coalition, and the leading voice of the Keep California Rolling movement to get more details on the next steps.