"California is ready to help filmmakers": 'Rebel Moon' sequel among films generating $915M in California Production Spending
The 'Rebel Moon' sequel is among the four big-budget films set to generate a staggering $915 million in production spending in California.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:25 PM ISTThe 'Rebel Moon' sequel is among the four big-budget films set to generate a staggering $915 million in production spending in California.
Source: NPR
California is offering a warm embrace to the film industry, with 'Rebel Moon' sequel partaking in the bounty. Generating an estimated $83 million in qualified spending, the project is part of a trend expected to bring about $915 million into the state's coffers, creating a storm of economic activity and employment.
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The California Film Commission has given the green light to 18 film projects for the latest round of its tax credit program, as reported by Deadline. Alongside 'Rebel Moon' sequel, three other big-budget features including 'Joker: Folie à Deux' are set to create a substantial economic impact in the state, employing nearly 600 actors, more than 2,500 crew members and a multitude of background performers.
As expressed by California Film Commission executive director Colleen Bell, “In addition to our incentive, we have the best talent, crews, infrastructure, locations, weather, and so much more. California is ready to help filmmakers make the most of all we have to offer.”
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These four big-budget productions, including 'Rebel Moon Part 2', are collectively projected to generate $377 million in qualified spending and a whopping $748 million in overall spending in California.
This fiscal boost aligns with the sentiments expressed by Todd Phillips, director/writer/producer of 'Joker: Folie à Deux', who said, “No other city has more resources than L.A. when it comes to our industry, and to have this kind of support for the work we do from the California Film Commission’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program is a nice welcome for all of us."
In the grand scheme, these selected projects are setting the stage for 718 filming days in California, igniting economic activity across the state. With all the fanfare around big-budget productions like 'Rebel Moon' sequel, California’s growing reputation as a powerhouse for high-profile film production seems set to reach new heights.
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