Senate committee approves expansion of film tax credits

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Aug 15, 2014

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Senate committee approves expansion of film tax credits

Yesterday, the state legislature voted unanimously to combat runaway production. They plan on expanding the state's tax incentive program for films and television shows which shoot in the Golden State.

Applicants for California's Film and TV Tax Credit wait to turn in their packets at the CA Film Commission offices on Hollywood Boulevard.

Yesterday, the state legislature voted unanimously to combat runaway production. They plan on expanding the state's tax incentive program for films and television shows which shoot in the Golden State.

Yesterday, the California legislature voted unanimously to combat runaway production. They plan on expanding the state's tax incentive program for films and television shows that shoot in the Golden State.

Southern California Public Radio's Business Reporter Brian Watt has been following the drama around this bill. And he joins us now.