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Production Incentives News to Know: Spring 2025
Enacted and proposed film and television incentive legislation across the US and Europe that every producer, production accountant, and filmmaker should know about. Film and television production incentives are always changing—and it’s a lot to keep up with. From the introduction of Alaska’s Film Production Promotion…
New York Expands Film & Television Incentive Program to $800M in Effort to Keep Production in the US
New York's newly-signed 2025-2026 State budget transforms film and TV production incentives, offering up to 30% tax credits and an $800M funding cap to compete with global markets. The global production landscape is more competitive than ever, with international jurisdictions like the UK, Canada, and Australia offering…
NewFilmmakers LA Announces Nominees and Jury for Annual Awards
The nominees and jury members for the 2025 Best of NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) Awards have been officially announced in Variety. The annual NFMLA Awards recognize 130 nominees spanning 16 award categories, encompassing directors, writers, producers, performers, cinematographers, editors, sound designers, and…
Top 5 in Tech: Rise of Creator Soundstages, 100% IMAX, Better AI Image Control
VP Land is a newsletter & YouTube channel covering the latest updates in creative technology for M&E professionals. Here's a quick roundup of the most significant developments in media and entertainment technology this week: 🎬 Creator-Owned Studios Surge A new wave of creator-owned movie studios is offering an alternative…

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Last Looks: Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Casting News, S.W.A.T: Exiles, and More!
The Dailies reports on the latest in development, greenlights, renewals, and cancellations. S.W.A.T. (CBS) Film Development 🗒️ Dakota Johnson will make her feature directorial debut with a film written by ‘Cha Cha Real Smooth’ actress Vanessa Burghardt. (more) Mattel and TriStar are developing a live-action/animated hybrid…
Passing of Indiana SB0306
Hello, Indiana passes Senate Bill 306 enhancing the existing tax credit that was established in 2022 (I believe). This made the tax credit transferrable and extended the credit out from 2027 to 2031. This credit establishes a limit of $250,000 for a single credit provided and limits the aggregate for the credits to $2mm a…
Introduce Yourself!
Welcome to the Production Lot, EP's online community for production professionals! It's time to join the conversation and introduce yourself to the community! This is a great way to get to know your fellow community members and let them know all about you. To get you started, tell us a bit about yourself by answering the…
How to Share Social Media Posts on Production Lot
Sharing social media posts is a great way to showcase your work or start a discussion on the Production Lot. If you haven’t created a new post yet, here’s a quick guide on how to start a discussion before you share your social media post. How to share an Instagram post 1. Copy the link to the Instagram post you want to…
Box Office Breakdown: Sixth time’s the charm for ‘Final Destination’…
The Dailies reports on the latest box office news from this week. Final Destination Bloodlines (Warner Bros.) 💀 Final Destination Bloodlines: 🆕 $51M domestic opening, $102M global debut. The film scored the biggest horror "episode 6" opening of all time (beating ‘Scream VI's’ $44.4M) and crushed the franchise record by…
NFMLA Monthly Film Festival – June 14, 2025 | InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema
📢 We're pleased to announce our annual InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema Film Festival, taking place on June 14th at the South Park Center in DTLA! Join NewFilmmakers LA as we host three InFocus: LGBTQ+ cinema shorts programs showcasing a diverse range of exciting work from emerging LGBTQ+ creators. 🔗 Tickets and more information…
Last Looks: Fallout Renewed Ahead of Season 2, Cannes Deals, and More!
The Dailies reports on the latest in development, greenlights, renewals, and cancellations. Fallout (Prime Video) Film Development 🗒️ Jennifer Garner will star in sci-fi drama ‘Zygote’ as a crisis negotiator sent to the International Space Station for a mission that may be her last. (more) Matt Ross will direct ‘City on…
Get to Know our Member Spotlight: Jade Hamdan
Each month we highlight a Production Lot member through our Member Spotlights, which include a featured position on the Production Lot homepage and a Q&A to help the rest of our community get to know our Spotlight member better. This month we’re highlighting Jade Hamdan! Meet Jade Hamdan Jade Hamdan is a California-based,…
Updated Small Production Budget Project
Hello, Some of you saw my first attempt at a production budget. I had some good feedback and wanted to present the updated one. So please, take a look and anymore feedback is more than welcome! My goal is to showcase my finance background. In new to production budgets so anything is helpful. Thank you for taking the time…
Top 5 in Tech: Rise of Creator Soundstages, 100% IMAX, Better AI Image Control
VP Land is a newsletter & YouTube channel covering the latest updates in creative technology for M&E professionals. Here's a quick roundup of the most significant developments in media and entertainment technology this week: 🎬 Creator-Owned Studios Surge A new wave of creator-owned movie studios is offering an alternative…

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Welcome to the Production Lot: New member quick start guide.
Welcome to the Production Lot! This community is a central hub to ask questions, find answers, promote your work, share feedback and offer tips to your industry colleagues. We're excited to have you here and want you to get the most out of every minute you spend with us. Here's a quick-guide to get you started: 🚀 Become a…
New York Expands Film & Television Incentive Program to $800M in Effort to Keep Production in the US
New York's newly-signed 2025-2026 State budget transforms film and TV production incentives, offering up to 30% tax credits and an $800M funding cap to compete with global markets. The global production landscape is more competitive than ever, with international jurisdictions like the UK, Canada, and Australia offering…
NFMLA Monthly Film Festival - July 12th, 2025 | InFocus: Canadian Cinema
We're thrilled to announce our July 2025 Monthly festival, which includes its annual InFocus: Canadian Cinema program, spotlighting independent Canadian storytellers with support from Telefilm Canada and the Québec Government Office in Los Angeles, and community partnership with its longstanding partner, the Consulate…
🚨 New GRANT opportunity for independent filmmakers: Docs, features, shorts & web series.
The application window is now open for the Roy W. Dean Film Grant – Summer 2025! The grant is open to documentaries, narrative features, short films and web series budged at $500,000 or less. Films can be at any stage of production. The winner will receive a cash prize of $3,500 and $20,000+ in donated film products and…
The Criterion Mobile Closet is in Los Angeles – June 6/7th in Santa Monica!
Stocked with more than 1,000 of the greatest films from around the world, the Criterion Closet may offer more cinematic inspiration per square foot than any other place on the planet. And it's on the move! Cinephiles in the Los Angeles area, your next chance to hop in the closet is June 6/7th: American Cinematheque’s Bleak…
#WriteInclusion Factsheets: Tips for Accurate Representation
The stories and characters TV writers create impact popular culture narratives, entertain audiences, and change minds. That’s why TTIE has partnered with a number of social justice researchers and organizations to produce #WriteInclusion Factsheets: Tips for Authentic Representation. While these factsheets could never…
The Filmmaker's Guide to the UK Cultural Test
Find out whether your film or TV show will pass the UK’s Cultural Test, a key step in qualifying for a UK incentive. Passing the so-called “Cultural Test” is a key step in qualifying for a UK incentive, including the new Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC). But what exactly is the Cultural Test and what requirements must a…
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Welcome to the Production Lot – now that you’re here, it’s time to start sharing your ideas, commenting, and connecting with fellow members! Let's quickly review how to start posting. There are four types of posts you can create on the Production Lot: Discussions, Polls, and Questions. These post types are slightly…

Member Spotlight

Jade Hamdan is a California-based, Assistant Production Coordinator with experience ranging from production, visual effects, and the art department. Known for her collaborative approach, she fosters inclusive, performance-driven work environments with great appreciation for the curious mind. Hamdan is passionate about bringing meaningful, diverse stories to life—showcasing the raw truth of the human experience through visual storytelling.

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NFMLA Film Festival | InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) hosts its June Monthly Film Festival dedicated to its celebration of its annual InFocus: LGBTQ+ Cinema program. The day consists of three InFocus: LGBTQ+ shorts programs showcasing a diverse range of exciting work from emerging LGBTQ+ creators. Schedule Details Special Program – CSULB…

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