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flag California’s $750M film tax credit is projected to boost the economy by $1.4B, supporting 55,000 jobs and 52 productions.

flag California’s $750 million expanded film and TV tax credit program is projected to generate $1.4 billion in economic activity, including $1 billion in in-state spending and $629 million in wages, supporting 52 productions and around 55,000 jobs. flag The initiative, enacted through Assembly Bill 1138, aims to compete with states and cities like Georgia, New York, Toronto, and Vancouver. flag While the Governor’s Office highlights its success in attracting major projects such as a Jumanji sequel and an Eva Longoria-directed Netflix film, economist Wayne Winegarden argues the credits merely redistribute funds without creating net economic growth, citing California’s high taxes and business costs as underlying issues.

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