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California Film Commissioner Colleen Bell Talks State Tax Incentive Battles, Hollywood’s Future and More

July 24, 2026·12 min
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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.

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