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 10/12: Gov. Signs Incentives

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Updated 10/12 Good News -- Governor Brown Signs AB 1069, Extends Tax Credit Program One Year ________________________________________ Governor Jerry Brown has signed AB 1069, the legislation which extends by one year the successful California Film and Television Tax Credit Program. This extension will guarantee funding for this important entertainment jobs program through the end of the state...
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2011 Emmy Winner

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Academy of Television Arts & Sciences63rd Primetime Emmy Award Winner   Congratulations to Set DecoratorMaralee ZedikerEmmy Award Winner in the category ofOutstanding Art Direction For A Multi-Camera Seriesfor her work on Hot in Cleveland - TV Land 
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2011 Emmy Nominations

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Academy of Television Arts & Sciences63rd Primetime Emmy Award Nominations   Outstanding Art Direction For A Multi-Camera SeriesThe Big Bang Theory • CBS Ann Shea, Set DecoratorHot In Cleveland • TV LandMaralee Zediker, Set DecoratorHow I Met Your Mother • CBS Susan Eschelbach, Set DecoratorMike & Molly • CBSAnn Shea, Set DecoratorRules Of Engagement • CBSJerie...
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IATSE West Coast Unions Support Film Incentives

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The West Coast Unions of IATSE support an additional half-billion dollars for California film incentives. Read the text of the bill presented (Assembly Bill No. 1069) here. 
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Ed Brown Defends Tax Incentives

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Business Agent Ed Brown appears before the California State Assembly Select Committee on Preservation of California’s Entertainment Industry to defend the California Film & Television Tax Credit Program.  See the video here. {flv}BA_Ed_Brown_at_Assembly{/flv} 
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Safety Pass Classes at Sony Studios

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Safety Pass will be conducting two (2) off-site, Satellite courses at Sony Pictures Studios.   “A2” – Environmental SafetyDate: Friday, May 13, 2011Time: 3:00 PM “L2” – Excavation and TrenchingDate: Friday, June 10, 2011Time: 3:00 PM  Location:Backstage TheatreSony Pictures Studios10202 West Washington BlvdCulver City, CA  90245  To Enroll:These...
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2012 Oscar Winner Francesca Lo Schiavo

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Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences84th Academy Awards Winner  Set DecoratorFRANCESCA LO SCHIAVOWinner, Best Art Direction Martin Scorsese's HugoOnce again, Local 44 is proud to announce that one of our members has won an Oscar!We extend our heartiest congratulations to Set Decorator Francesca Lo Schiavo for her outstanding work on Martin Scorsese's Hugo, which garnered a...
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Update: Mar. 11. Watching Wisconsin!

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Watching Wisconsin! 
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