Trying to keep indie films from leaving county | Showcase
New fund attempts to assist local productions LOS ANGELES — Independent filmmaker Sylvia Ray always wanted to shoot…
L.A. County weighs a grant fund to keep indie films from leaving
Independent filmmaker Sylvia Ray always wanted to shoot her first feature film, “The Middle,” in California — as…
52 Million U.S. Kids Eligible for New Scholarships, but California Hasn’t Opted In – The 74
Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter Nearly 6 million…
Despite tax credits, filming in L.A. is still sluggish
Tax incentives for film and television productions have not been enough to counter a still-sluggish environment for filming…
Rivian Is Getting a Boost From California. Could Other States Follow Suit?
The elimination of the $7,500 federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credit was a hard hit for most automakers,…
Indie movies, Disney film get film tax credit | Around The State
LOS ANGELES — Nearly three dozen indie movies, along with big animated projects from Walt Disney Co. and…
Candidates for California’s new District 6 pitch to Sacramento voters
Candidates running for California’s newly formed 6th Congressional District made their case to voters Wednesday night during a…
Editors Guild Worries About California Post-Production Incentive Bill
The Motion Picture Editors Guild likes a new bill introduced in Sacramento aimed at creating a tax-incentive program…
After Warner Bros. merger, changes are coming to the historic Paramount lot. Here’s what to expect
With Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. expected to saddle the combined company with $79 billion in debt,…
California manufacturers struggle with uncertainty from tariffs, some state policies
The past year, filled with uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s tariffs, was destabilizing for manufacturers across the state.California…
Combine tax credits with local efficiency to save L.A. production
Jan. 30, 2026 5 AM PT To the editor: The Los Angeles Times’ recent reporting on independent studios…
California losing over $1B to rival states for film, TV production — despite Newsom tax incentives
California’s star is dimming. The Golden State could be losing more than $1 billion in film and TV…