Film and TV coalition presses for federal tax incentive
Deadline reports that entertainment leaders and lawmakers want urgent action, while Variety says the Motion Picture Association and Hollywood unions are touting a report projecting 143,500 jobs.
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IndieWire reports that a study commissioned by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) estimates 143,500 new jobs through 2035 if President Trump implements federal filming incentives. The outlet also says a federal filming tax incentive could bring an extra $125 billion in production spending.
Variety reports that the MPA argues workers in all 50 states would benefit. MPA chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin hopes legislation could pass by the end of 2026, the outlet says.
Deadline reports that an industry coalition and lawmakers are pressing for urgent action. On September 15, 2026, it said lawmakers planned an announcement that week and a GOP senator was said to back the proposal.
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