An updated Qualified Expenditures Chart (QEC) for Program 3.0 is now available with the latest updates to assist applicants in tagging and tracking production budgets and expenditures; Program 2.0 should continue to utilize the Program 2.0 QEC. Applicants are strongly advised to review the QEC prior to project budgeting and scheduling; approved applicants should also review latest updates as changes and additional notes in the following expenditures have been made:

The latest changes have been highlighted in pink in the QEC. Additionally, a new page has been created on the California Film Commission website to include an alphabetized version of the QEC; please update your bookmarks accordingly.

As a reminder, the application window for independent and non-independent feature films begin on Monday, July 19, 2021. Further details can be found in the Production Alert.

For further questions regarding the Qualified Expenditures Chart and/or the upcoming application window, please contact the Tax Credit Department at IncentiveProgram3@film.ca.gov.

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