Gene Maddaus

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Michele Mulroney, the vice president of the Writers Guild of America West, is running to succeed Meredith Stiehm as president of the guild for the next two years. Mulroney, a screenwriter, is the only candidate for president on the guild’s “initial list” of nominees. Any additional candidates must submit at least 25 signatures by July 23. Stiehm, a TV showrunner, has served as president for the last four years. She is barred under the WGA constitution from seeking a third consecutive term.

4 days ago | variety.com | Gene Maddaus

Netflix has been awarded a $20 million subsidy from the California film and TV tax credit program for an untitled film, the largest award out of 48 film projects in the latest round. The California Film Commission approved funding for five studio films and 43 independent features, totaling $94 million in tax credits. Among the other studio films are a sequel to “One of Them Days,” a Sony/TriStar film produced by Issa Rae, which will receive $8 million.

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Gene Maddaus

Generate Key TakeawaysNetflix has been awarded a $20 million subsidy from the California film and TV tax credit program for an untitled film, the largest award out of 48 film projects in the latest round. The California Film Commission approved funding for five studio films and 43 independent features, totaling $94 million in tax credits. Among the other studio films are a sequel to “One of Them Days,” a Sony/TriStar film produced by Issa Rae, which will receive $8 million.

4 days ago | variety.com | Gene Maddaus

Texas is beefing up its incentive for film production, as the state seeks to compete with regional rivals like New Mexico and Georgia. Gov. Greg Abbott allowed a bill to become law on Sunday that increases the program to $300 million every two years, up from $200 million. The bill also guarantees that funding — which has been irregular in past budget cycles — for a full decade.

1 week ago | variety.com | Gene Maddaus

The agency that handles film permits in Los Angeles won a five-year contract renewal on Friday, over objections from industry workers who hold it partly responsible for the dramatic slowdown in production. The Los Angeles Board of Public Works voted 4-0 to extend the city’s contract with FilmLA. The term was set to expire on June 30.