{
  "id": 16901748,
  "title": "Inside the Rush to Secure the Federal Film Tax Credit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/inside-the-rush-to-secure-the-federal-film-tax-credit",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-28T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/inside-the-rush-to-secure-the-federal-film-tax-credit/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In front of the recently renovated Alex Theatre in Glendale, California, Representatives Adam Schiff and Laura Friedman, along with several other California House Democrats, passionately advocated for the passage of a federal film tax credit. The bill, known as the Motion Picture, Television and Entertainment Revitalization Act, aims to provide a much-needed stimulus to the struggling film industry, which has seen a significant decline in production over the past quarter-century. Senator Schiff emphasized the urgency of the issue, noting that sixty-five countries offer incentives that the United States does not currently match.\n\nFriedman highlighted that the bipartisan bill is focused on labor costs, ensuring that American workers receive good-paying union jobs with benefits and pensions. She vowed to continue fighting until the bill becomes a reality. Despite the bipartisan support, the bill is far from partisan, with Republicans also expressing their willingness to back it.\n\nIndustry insiders anticipate that if the federal film tax credit passes, it will trigger a competition between states to attract production. California cannot assume it will get the majority of the productions, as other states are gearing up with attractive tax packages and new soundstages. Film commissioners and soundstage executives from California, New Mexico, Georgia, and New York have already begun planning to capitalize on the expected surge in production if the bill is signed by President Trump.\n\nScott Karol, the President/COO of SP Media Group and a Special Ambassador to Hollywood, expressed amazement at the rapid bipartisan support for the bill. He emphasized that the U.S. needs a competitive tax incentive, not the best one, as the country already has the best crews, soundstages, and locations.\n\nWith the bill expected to pass before the early November lame duck session, there is a tight window for lawmakers to address it. However, the pressure is on from the entertainment workforce, as the annual threshold for minimum earnings to maintain union healthcare is set to increase to over $31,000 by 2030, a total that many working actors are failing to reach.",
  "summary": "The nationwide incentive could change the American film industry, but California could still fall behind as other states step up The post Inside the Rush to Secure the Federal Film Tax Credit appeared first on TheWrap .",
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}