California’s TV tax credits now cover animation and competition shows

California Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Film Commission announced 16 TV projects receiving awards under the state’s expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program, including the first eligibility for animated series and competition shows. The commission estimates the selected slate will drive $871 million in qualified in-state spending (including $489 million in wages) and support roughly 4,500 cast and crew jobs, with additional projects supported under the Soundstage Tax Credit Program. The release cites examples tied to major distribution platforms, including A Hundred Percent (Netflix) and series associated with HBO Max and Prime Video.