California sweetens post-production credits to keep Hollywood anchored

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two laws expanding the state’s film tax-credit program: one extends protections and simplifies monetizing credits while broadening them to include post-production work (editing, scoring) even for films shot outside the state, and a new $10 million credit rewards post-production done in California for projects shot elsewhere. The changes aim to deter productions from relocating to rival states amid ongoing competition, with industry groups praising the move even as California navigates broader studio politics, including Paramount’s merger challenges.