Watch Industry Leaders Break Down California’s Film Tax Incentives at The American Pavilion
The American Pavilion hosted a California Day event at the Cannes Film Festival, focusing on film production in California. Industry leaders discussed the state's film tax incentives and their impact on independent filmmaking. The panel emphasized the importance of collaboration with international filmmakers and the economic benefits of these incentives.
- ▪IndieWire and American Pavilion organized the California Day event at Cannes to explore film production in the state.
- ▪California Film Commission director Colleen Bell highlighted the challenges of gaining legislative support for the state's tax incentives.
- ▪San Francisco introduced a new tax rebate program to attract film productions, allowing for stacking with state tax credits.
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On May 13, IndieWire and American Pavilion teamed up for the second California Day event at the Cannes Film Festival, a day dedicated to exploring the world of film production in California. The day consisted of several panel conversations including “Made in California: Incentives, Financing, and Independent Film.” IndieWire VP, features strategy Chris O’Falt spoke to film industry leaders on the tax incentives California offers and how best to take advantage of them. Panelists included New Filmmakers Los Angeles co-founder and executive director Larry Laboe, California Film Commission director Colleen Bell, and Film SF executive director and FLIX board member Manijeh Fata.
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