As you look ahead to your 2026 production slate, one of the most strategic things you can do right now is get familiar with the state tax incentive programs that could make or break your budget.
Film Independent shared a fantastic overview of current film and TV tax incentive opportunities across the U.S.: A Primer on State Tax Incentive Programs for Film & TV Production
Read it here: https://www.filmindependent.org/blog/a-primer-on-state-tax-incentive-pro...
From California’s expanded Program 4.0, which doubled its annual cap to $750 million and now includes refundable credits, to Texas and New York’s ramped-up incentives for independent projects, the landscape is shifting fast, and in filmmakers’ favor.
Projects like Brooklyn and Room were made possible through international tax credits, and more recent hits like Severance and the Superman reboot show how vital these programs remain for both indie and studio productions alike.
Whether you’re producing your first feature or scaling your slate, understanding how to combine soft money, local incentives, and private financing can dramatically reduce the capital you need to raise.
If you’re gearing up for production in 2026, where are you planning to shoot — and how are you factoring state or regional tax incentives into your financing strategy?
And if you’re exploring how to secure financing for your next project, don’t forget to check out Stage 32’s producing and financing education resources: https://www.stage32.com/education/collections/producing-track & https://www.stage32.com/education/collections/financing
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Helpful overview of film tax credits & state-specific projects underway. Likewise here's a list of State & International film tax credits. www.filmbudget.com/film-tax-credits-and-film-tax-incentives-explained/