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US Congress Drafts 20% Federal Film Incentive

Congress Begins Drafting 20% Federal Film Incentive With Trump’s Blessing (EXCLUSIVE) The entertainment industry has long been a barometer of economic trends, and its latest fixation is on securing government funding.

With President Trump's endorsement of a 20% federal film incentive, lawmakers are racing to draft legislation that could unlock billions in subsidies for productions.

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has been pushing for an incentive package that would put the US on par with global competitors like the UK, Canada, and Australia, which offer generous subsidies in exchange for filming locations and jobs.

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