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California Film Commissioner Colleen Bell Talks State Tax Incentive Battles, Hollywood’s Future and More
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- Daily Variety
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- Jul 24, 2026
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- 733
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Summary
On today’s episode, Colleen Bell, director of the California State Film Commission, discusses her wins in her role as the Golden State’s film chief and the hurdles that remain to restore a high volume of TV and film lensing activity in Hollywood's backyard. Bell says the past few years have been a “seminal moment” for the entertainment industry in California. “People want to shoot their projects here. Public policy needs to evolve to meet the moment,” she says. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.