Five Television Series to Film in California, Spend $386 Million Through the State’s Film and Television Tax Credit Program

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.  (July 10, 2024) – As part of the California Jobs First initiative, the California Film Commission (CFC) today awarded $58 million in tax credits to five television projects – one recurring television series, a limited series, and three new television series – through its Film and Television Tax Credit Program.

These projects are expected to spend an estimated $386 million in California during their upcoming seasons, directly supporting in-state local businesses and employing 1,196 crew members, 685 cast members, and 15,869 background performers—measured in days worked. They will generate approximately 438 filming days across California.

“We are pleased to see these new projects taking advantage of California’s unparalleled resources and talent pool,” said Colleen Bell, Director of the California Film Commission. “During the first half of 2024 alone, the Film and Television Tax Credit Program has attracted twelve new and one relocating television series to California, creating essential jobs for the industry and sustaining the livelihoods of thousands of cast and crew members. It’s a testament to our resilience and the critical role of film and television in our state’s economy.”

An exciting addition to the program is 20^th Television’s “All’s Fair” from Executive Producer Ryan Murphy. The new television project follows a successful divorce lawyer and the owner of an all-female law firm in Los Angeles. The project is expected to film a total of 97 days in California, including 10 filming days outside the Los Angeles area, hire over 400 cast and crew, and spend close to $70 million in qualified expenditures.

“Ryan Murphy and I are thrilled to be able to shoot our upcoming legal drama ‘All’s Fair’ in Los Angeles, with incredibly experienced local crew members, access to authentic and quintessential Los Angeles locations, and utilizing top production facilities, due to the California Film Commission’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program,” said showrunner and executive producer Jon Robin Baitz of his new series from 20th Television for Hulu. “Walk onto a soundstage and you understand instantly that hundreds of jobs are created and nurtured by keeping the work here, and even more families and lives thrive as a result. This credit is central to our industry and to California’s position as one of the largest economies in the world. And now more than ever, as the production landscape shifts, the importance of the program cannot be overstated.”

Faith Media Distribution’s “Lot Patrol” and HBO Original Drama Series “Latitude” add to the roster of new television series in the Film and Television Tax Credit Program. “Lot Patrol,” from Executive Producers Manny Halley and Yolanda Halley, Producer Rodney Turner, and Line Producer Tawana Turner, follows a group of overzealous, unarmed production lot security guards whose unpredictable shifts lead to a series of unexpected and often hilarious situations. “Latitude”, after recently being awarded a tax credit in April 2024, dropped out of the program due to scheduling conflicts but has since reapplied and will rejoin the program. These two productions are expected to bring diverse and engaging content to audiences while significantly contributing to the state’s economic growth.

“We are deeply grateful to the California Film Commission for their unwavering support and granting this tax credit,” said Faith Media Distribution CEO and Executive Producer Manny Halley. “This initiative makes it possible for independent content creators like us to thrive. The program allows us to bring this comedic urban tale to life right here in California! It also fosters creativity and supports our local economy. Thank you for believing in our vision and helping us share laughter with the world.”

For the full list of productions that are part of the Film and Television Tax Credit Program, see here.

About the California Film Commission and Tax Credit Program
The California Film Commission enhances California’s status as the leader in motion picture, television and commercial production. It supports productions of all sizes/budgets and focuses on activities that stimulate and preserve production jobs, spending and tax revenues in California. Services include administration of the state’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program, permits for filming at state-owned properties, an extensive digital location library, location assistance and a range of other production-related resources and assistance.

The Film & Television Tax Credit Program provides tax credits based on qualified expenditures for eligible productions that are produced in California. The current $1.55 billion program will run for a total of five years, with a sunset date of June 30, 2025. Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 132 on July 10, 2023, extending the program for another five years, through fiscal 2030-31.

Looking ahead, the next film application window is slated for July 29-31, 2024, with about $80 million available for both independent and non-independent projects. Television applications will be accepted in August and October. Application dates and deadlines are posted on the California Film Commission website.

Aram Nadjarian
Mozaic Media & Communications on behalf of California Film Commission
Email: aram@mozaicmc.com
(323) 533-4523

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