Film Production
The state continues to try to put the brakes on runaway Hollywood production. Earlier this month, the governor’s office announced 28 films are receiving awards in the latest round of the expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program , through the California Film Commission. Among them is a Long Beach-set biopic produced by hip-hop icon/entertainer Snoop Dogg.
“Big love to the California Film Commission and Gov. Newsom for holdin’ it down with that tax credit. Y’all making it possible for us to tell my story right here where it all began. California raised me, inspired me, and now helpin’ bring this biopic to life in 2026. Much respect – that’s real teamwork, ya dig…” said Snoop Dogg in a press release.
These projects reportedly will create job growth by hiring a total of 4,837 cast and crew, along with 22,614 background performers (measured in days worked), across 831 shooting days statewide. The hope is the films will also generate $337 million in spending throughout California.
“California’s film and television industry isn’t just an economic engine — it’s part of who we are. For more than a century, the world’s most iconic stories have been imagined, produced, and shared from right here, powered by unmatched talent, creativity, and innovation. This latest round of tax credit awards builds on that legacy while delivering real results across the state: good-paying jobs, stronger local economies, and thriving small businesses. It’s a clear signal that California remains the global home of storytelling — yesterday, today, and for generations to come.” Governor Gavin Newsom said in the release.
