Entertainment · September 19, 2026

California expands film and TV tax credits, adds support for post-production

New legislation expands the state’s film and television incentive program and establishes a credit for post-production work.

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California signed legislation expanding its film and television tax credit program. The state also announced a new credit for post-production work, including editing, sound, music and visual effects. The governor’s announcement includes the changes and the state’s estimates of their economic impact.

What it means locally

The legislation strengthens California’s existing film and television tax credit program and establishes a credit for post-production work. Post-production includes editing, sound, music and visual effects, jobs that can occur after filming wraps.

State officials say the changes are intended to keep more production and related employment in California. Tax credits are an incentive for qualifying projects, and the eventual impact depends on which productions use them and where the work is carried out. The official release provides the legislation and program details.

Original source and further details: Governor of California →