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Steven Paul Talks U.S. Production Incentive And “Uplifts” To Sweeten Deal As Draft Legislation Takes Shape

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What happened

A U.S. tax credit for film and television production is circling four potential uplifts of 5% each: for economically depressed areas; independent films; repatriating films to the U.S.; and shooting in multiple U.S. jurisdictions.

Key facts

  • A U.S. tax credit for film and television production is circling four potential uplifts of 5% each: for economically depressed areas; independent films; repatriating films to the U.S.; and shooting in multiple U.S. jurisdictions.
  • Reported by Deadline and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:10:45 UTC.

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  1. House Lawmakers Form American Film & TV Production Caucus Amid Push For Federal Incentive

  2. Congress Gets a “Film and TV Caucus”: Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Push for More U.S. Production

  3. Steven Paul Talks U.S. Production Incentive And “Uplifts” To Sweeten Deal As Draft Legislation Takes Shape

  4. ‘Reacher’s Kathleen Robertson Says Role Is “Certainly Set Up” To Become Powerful Ally In Season 5; Talks Moving ‘Tracker’ To LA

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