FEDERAL PRODUCTION UPDATE The proposed bipartisan U.S. Federal Film Incentive was officially introduced on September 24th as the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act. While this is a major development, it's important to emphasize that we are still at the very earliest stage of the legislative process. At a high level, the current version of the bill creates a new 20 percent federal credit on qualified U.S. labor, with up to four 5 percent uplifts,

ARIZONA PRODUCTION UPDATE Arizona Film Coalition Gets Local This month, the Arizona Film Coalition was pleased to have a table at the 2026 League of Arizona Cities and Towns Annual Conference, an important opportunity to talk about Arizona’s film industry with the local leaders who see its impact firsthand. Coalition members had the chance to connect with city representatives, council members, county supervisors and other local officials from communities across the state. The

INSIDE THE AZ LEGISLATURE Sine Die-ing to Campaign Once the Arizona Legislature adjourns sine die (to adjourn with no date to return), lawmakers usually spend the summer filled with stakeholder meetings, district events, and preparation for the following legislative session. In an election year, however, campaign season begins almost immediately. Arizona’s primary election was July 21, followed by the general election on November 3. That can be especially challenging for lawm