Hollywood's California Dreaming: A Tax Credit Boom With a Bigger Bill The latest round of tax credit awards from the state of California's Film and Television Tax Credit Program has brought in big name productions, including a "Clueless" sequel series and a reboot of "The Rockford Files.
" Industry insiders and officials are touting the benefits of the program, but a closer look reveals a more nuanced story – one that highlights the trade offs between economic growth and artistic integrity.
California's favorable climate, diverse landscapes, and highly skilled workforce have long made it an attractive location for film and television production.