Governor Newsom announces final round of 2025 California Film and Television Jobs Program allocations

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View PDFLights, camera, action! Governor Newsom announces 28 new films coming to California, set to boost local economies What you need to know: 28 films have received awards in the latest round of the state’s recently expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program, celebrating the state’s creative history and the icons that are increasing production activity in California. Collectively, these projects are set to deliver $562 million in total economic activity for communities across the Golden State.SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Newsom announced that 28 film projects...
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Updated 6/29: Incentives Legislation Passes in Sacremento

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California Senate Committee Approves Tax Credit Extension, Cuts Term to 2 Years The state will continue to allocate $100 million per year to film and television projects but not for the five originally proposed by SB 1167, while a similar bill won't be reviewed by the State Assembly until Aug. 6.A bill to extend California’s tax credits, designed to stop film and television production from...
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Letter to Keep Jobs in CA

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On Wednesday, June 27, 2012 in Sacramento, the State Senate Governance and Finance Committee will consider SB 1167.Please write a letter or an email today to these State Senators.  SENATE GOVERNANCE AND FINANCE COMMITTEELois Wolk, Chair(916) 651-4005 senator.wolk@sen.ca.govCounties – Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, YoloMain cities – Davis, Fairfield, Manteca, Stockton, Tracy Vacaville...
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Updated Wed 5/9: Facts about the New I.A. Contract

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 Why did the IATSE negotiate early? There are several reasons for this strategy.  First and foremost is the fact that early negotiations promote industry stability and prevent work slowdowns and stoppages.These negotiations didn’t begin until March and concluded on April 12th.  This is the latest start and latest conclusion to negotiations in recent history.There is value to...
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Loeb Announces Tentative Agreement with AMPTP

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In an email to all members of the IATSE Hollywood Locals, President Loeb announced a tentative agreement with the AMPTP for the next Basic Agreement.  Below is the text from that email.In an email to all members of the IATSE Hollywood Locals, President Loeb announced a tentative agreement with the AMPTP for the next Basic Agreement.  Below is the text from that email. ...
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Set Decorator Robert Gould in the New York Times

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Robert Gould, Set Decorator for 'The Artist', is featured in the New York Times.  Read the article here. if the article link does not work, copy and paste the below in the address bar of your browser.http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/16/garden/robert-gould-set-decorator-for-the-artist-qa.html?_r=1 
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Set Decorator Richard Walker in the Los Angeles Times

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Check out the feature article in the Los Angeles Times about Set Decorator Richard Walker's work on 'Jane by Design'. if the article link does not work, copy and paste the below in the address bar of your browser.http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/home_blog/2012/03/jane-by-design-sets.html 
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Lipscomb Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

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Local 44 Set Decorator, Rusty Lipscomb is honored for her significant contributions to the industry with the highest honor the Set Decorators Society of America bestows. Click here to review the SDSA's Spotlight article. 
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Bobbitt Wins Hamilton Award

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Russell Bobbitt, Local 44 Property Master, was honored at the 5th Annual Hamilton - Behind the Camera Awards. Click here to read the full article from Hamiltonwatch.com.'Cowboys and Aliens' Director - Jon Favreau and Property Master - Russell Bobbit 
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