California Film and Television Tax Credit Program 4.0

The California Film Commission is powering production across the state through its Film & Television Tax Credit Program 4.0, creating jobs, strengthening local economies, and keeping projects filming right here in California.

The program allocates $750 million annually through June 30, 2030 to support television projects, relocating series, independent films, and non-independent feature productions.

Tax Credit Rates

• 35% — Indie films, non-indie films, new TV, recurring, limited series, pilots

• 40% — Relocating TV series

• 5–10% uplifts available (including out-of-zone filming, VFX, and music scoring)

Jobs-Driven Review Process

Projects are ranked based on job creation and economic impact, including qualified wages and in-state spending. Applicants must demonstrate financing covering at least 60% of their total production budget.

Eligibility Highlights

• $1M minimum budget

• 75% of production budget or principal photography in California

• 20-minute minimum (TV) / 75-minute minimum (film) runtime

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The program emphasizes equity, workforce development, industry capacity building, and supplier diversity — ensuring opportunity across communities throughout the state.

To learn more, visit: https://malibucity.org/124/Film-Permit and https://film.ca.gov/tax-credit/the-basics-4-0/