Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs CA Postproduction Tax Credit Into Law
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2319 into law, establishing California's first standalone postproduction tax incentive to attract Hollywood postproduction jobs and compete with states like New York and Georgia.
- The new law rewards productions that locate their postproduction work in California, even if the project was shot elsewhere, expanding eligibility beyond existing credits tied to in-state filming.
- An initial $10 million has been allocated for the postproduction tax credit, with Newsom referring to it as a "down payment," indicating potential future increases based on industry advocacy.
- The legislation follows a grassroots campaign initiated in 2025 highlighting the decline of L.A.'s postproduction industry and is co-sponsored by groups such as the California Post Alliance and the Motion Picture Editors Guild.
- On the same day, Newsom also approved SB 186, which protects Hollywood’s business tax credit caps, ensuring continued support for California’s film and TV industry recovery.
