Golden State Today

Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that the California Film Commission has awarded $152 million in tax credits to 12 television projects as part of the state's Film and Television Tax Credit Program. These productions are expected to bring in over $1.1 billion to California's economy and provide employment to 4,500 cast and crew members.

One of the highlighted projects is the relocation of Amazon MGM Studios' season two of Fallout from New York to California. Governor Newsom expressed his excitement, stating, “From bringing Fallout home to keeping classics in California, this program has helped our iconic, world-leading entertainment sector create tens of thousands of good jobs for Californians and generate billions of dollars for communities across the state over the past 15 years.”

Colleen Bell, Executive Director of the California Film Commission, emphasized the success of the tax credit program in attracting and retaining productions in California. She stated, “Our tax credit program is delivering precisely as intended: attracting and keeping productions filming in California, creating new job opportunities for our workforce, and bolstering our local economies.”

Bell also expressed enthusiasm about the relocation of Fallout, saying, “Additionally, we are thrilled to bring Fallout back to its California roots. We take pride in productions choosing to pack up and relocate to our great state from other jurisdictions.”

The 12 television projects, including new series and recurring favorites like NCIS: Origins, are estimated to spend $1.1 billion in California during their upcoming season. This investment will support local businesses and provide employment to thousands of industry professionals.

With filming set to commence later this year, these projects will create essential job opportunities for local workers in the industry, with an estimated 1,253 filming days projected in California. Some shoot days are also planned outside of the Los Angeles 30-Mile Studio Zone in locations such as Oxnard, Ventura, Lancaster, and San Diego County.

The relocation of Fallout and the approval of tax credits for these television projects align with California's efforts to boost its entertainment sector and stimulate economic growth in the state. Governor Newsom's recent initiatives, including the California Jobs First Council, aim to streamline economic and workforce development programs to create more job opportunities and support industries like film and television in California.