Local incentive · California

Various Incentive Types

CA Soundstage Credit production incentives

CA Soundstage Credit (California) offers a choice of incentive programs. Qualified spend earns 35-40%. Minimum spend is $1,000,000.

Headline rates

Qualified spend
35-40%
ATL resident
N/A
ATL non-resident
N/A
BTL resident
35-45%
BTL non-resident
35%

Program details

Minimum spend
$1,000,000
Funding cap
$150,000,000*
Per-project cap
$54,000,000*
Loan-out registration
No
Loan-out withholding
No
CPA audit required
Yes
Screen credit required
Yes
Compensation cap
No
Sunset date
January 1, 2032

A *, †, or + on a figure means conditions apply (uplifts, tiers, or funding rules). Confirm the specifics with the relevant film office.

Qualifying productions

Feature FilmScripted TVMiniseries

Incentive figures are summarized from public program materials and are illustrative only. Programs, rates, caps, and funding change frequently — always confirm current details with the state's film office before budgeting your production.

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