Hollywood closely watches California primary as candidates focus on film tax credits and production revival
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Ted Johnson
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
California's primary election is approaching, with Hollywood closely watching races for governor and LA mayor. The entertainment industry has been actively involved through campaign contributions, and candidates have focused on restoring film production to the state by boosting or uncapping the state film tax credit to compete with other states and countries. All candidates have discussed reviving the entertainment industry as a key issue.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledHollywood has showered candidates with contributions and fundraising events, as is typical
the difference this cycle has been on the focus contenders have paid to restoring production to the state and the Southern California region
Much of the focus has been boosting the state film tax credit, even uncapping it, as a way to compete with other states and countries
All of the candidates have talked of reviving the entertainment industry
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