Arts & Entertainment

TV And Film Productions Return To California After New Tax Credit Expansion

The productions include the Apple TV+ series "Stick," which shot its first season in Canada, and CBS's NCIS Origins.

(KCAL News, CBS Los Angeles)

August 28, 2025

Nearly two dozen major film and TV projects will return to California after state officials expanded the tax credit program almost two months ago.

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In total, 22 productions received the first round of tax breaks under the historic expansion of the program, which increased the cap from $330 million to $750 million. The California Film Commission said these projects will receive a combined $256 million for filming in the Golden State. They are expected to generate $1.1 billion in economic activity.

The productions include the Apple TV+ series "Stick," which shot its first season in Canada, and CBS's NCIS Origins.

Find out what's happening in Hollywoodfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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