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California Film and TV Tax Credit

Administered by California Film Commission / Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development · California

BENEFIT
25% credit
Deadline type: annual

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Film and television production companies
  • 2Projects filmed in California
  • 3Competitive application process
  • 4Job creation in entertainment industry

Eligible Project Types

Commercial
STACKING POTENTIAL

California Film and TV Tax Credit is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN
View the California Film and TV Tax Credit compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.