The New York Film Coalition is including creating a new $100 million pool specifically for independent films in their new proposal to up film incentives in the state.
More should follow their lead. The resurgence in independent film is real and those that move now will be the beneficiaries.
https://deadline.com/2025/02/improved-new-york-film-tv-production-incent...
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A $100 million pool for indie films would be incredible for creatives and the NY economy, Richard "RB" Botto! NY has so much talent. I hope the proposal passes. More indie films!
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RB, that’s very good news for the Indie Films in New York! Will help with the pricey location! Additionally, it can help my screenplay because I have scenes set in New York. Thanks for sharing the hope :)
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It's a smart add on many levels. Much, much different than how Cali approached it.
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There is so much to like about this proposal from the extension to 2036, the workforce development commitment, the bipartisan support, the extra juice for filming outside the city to encourage growth. There is competition in New Jersey and New York is smart to fight for their significant place in the industry. New York has always been a great indie film hub and should be a big part of the new wave of indie film production supporting emerging filmmakers, companies and economic models. Agreed that this is a smart apprach and great optics for the state's production community.
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All great points, Sam Sokolow. Also, IMO, a shot directly at the heart of Hollywood and the Band-Aid on a wound expansion proposal they recently pushed forth.
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Very good news to hear. Both New York and California especially should absolutely do more to support indie film due to their high costs and highest crew rates in the country. Good to see New York stepping up and looking forward to how California's improved film tax incentives roll-out.
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Agreed, Jack Binder. But I'd like to see California revise theirs to truly support indie filmmakers. Right now, the privileged are still reaping the rewards.
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This is awesome, Richard "RB" Botto! This is exactly the kind of forward-thinking move that could fuel a major indie film resurgence! A $100 million pool specifically for independent films would be a game-changer, not just for filmmakers looking to get their projects off the ground, but for the entire local industry- crew members, vendors, and production hubs that thrive on a steady flow of projects. Hopefully, other states take note and start prioritizing independent filmmaking in their incentive programs as well.
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Agreed, Ashley Renee Smith. They're reading the tea leaves and reacting. This reminds me of when Michigan and Arizona saw the opening and captured a massive piece of the indiefilm market. Feels like we're headed back in that direction again. And although we've talked about competition between the states - which would be a good thing - right now the main competition is coming from overseas.