'The Pitt' and a kids' science show from Jimmy Kimmel receive film tax credits

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Even as California’s soundstages suffer from a slowdown in local production, the local economy may get a boost from the state’s expanded film tax credits.Medical drama “The Pitt,” a “Family Guy” spin-off and a kids’ science competition show from late-night host Jimmy Kimmel are among the 16 shows that received tax credits for filming in the state, the California Film Commission said Wednesday.In total, the projects represent $871 million in qualified in-state spending and are expected to generate $1.3 billion in economic activity in California.More than 4,500 cast and crew members will be employed across the 16 shows, along with more than 50,000 background actors, the film commission said.

Business Owners of independent studios across Los Angeles are struggling in the face of a historic downturn in production activity.New to this round of awardees are animated shows and competitions, which were added to the film and television tax credit program during its revamp last year.Under the program, producers can receive up to 25% of qualified production expenses back in the form of credits that they can apply toward tax bills they have in the state.

“California’s creative economy isn’t just part of who we are — it helps power this state forward,” Gov.Gavin Newsom said in a statement.

“From the folks on the soundstage to the people designing the sets, these are jobs that anchor communities.”HBO Max’s “The Pitt” received a credit of $24.2 million, while “Stewie,” a spin-off of Seth MacFarlane’s irreverent adult cartoon “Family Guy,” was awarded $6.4 million.Kimmel’s “Schooled!” competition show, which pits young scientists and their experiments against one another, secured $6.9 million.Since the state’s production incentive program was bolstered last year, more than 100 films and TV projects have received tax credits.But it has taken ...