# Gavin Newsom Proposes Expanding California’s Movie and TV Tax Credit to at Least $1 Billion

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/gavin-newsom-proposes-expanding-californias-movie-and-tv-tax-credit-to-at-least-1-billion/
- Published: 2026-11-02T16:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-02T16:40:31+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/gavin-newsom-california-movie-tv-tax-credit-billion-dollars-1236937395/
- Topics: Elections, Entertainment, Film, Politics, TV

## Key points

- Newsom proposes at least $1 billion a year in California film and TV credits.
- The plan includes $100 million for independent productions.
- The proposal would extend the programme through 2040.

## Summary

California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed raising the state’s annual film and television tax credit cap from $750 million to at least $1 billion. The plan aims to attract more productions and jobs as filming in California has continued to decline, and would extend the programme through 2040.

The proposed changes would make actors’ salaries eligible, reserve $100 million for independent productions and reward companies that commit to multiple California productions. Newsom’s term ends on 4 January, leaving implementation to his successor; Democratic nominee Xavier Becerra has backed improvements but has not specified what he would support. Newsom also urged Congress to pass a federal incentive bill, while his office says the current programme has generated $8.24 billion in direct production spending and supported more than 43,000 cast and crew jobs.

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