Hollywood Stars Push for U. S. Film Tax Help

In February, acclaimed actor Jon Voight met with President Trump at the White House to request a federal tax credit that would reduce the cost of producing movies and TV shows in America.

The Proposal

• 20 % credit on labor costs for any U.S. production.
• An additional 5 % bonus for films made by independent companies or in disaster areas.

These credits would stack with state incentives, giving U.S. producers a more attractive deal than locations like Britain or Canada.

The Bigger Picture

• U.S. filming fell 10 % in Q1 compared with last year.
• Britain and Canada together captured almost a third of all global productions.
• Trump has hinted at a 100 % tariff on foreign movies to bring work back home, but industry leaders prefer tax incentives over tariffs.

State-Level Support

California has already doubled its film funding, allocating $750 million for 2025. The result? A noticeable rise in shooting days in Los Angeles—about 11 % more than last year.

Bottom Line

Financial incentives can bring projects back to U.S. studios and crews, helping preserve Hollywood jobs and stories domestically.