The Entertainment Union Coalition celebrates the passage of AB 1138 – which will modernize and strengthen California’s Film and Television Jobs Program. This bill, alongside the expanded program funding which was signed into law by the Governor in Burbank on July 2, 2025, represents the two critical elements our members and the Entertainment Union Coalition have been advocating for since January.
To truly revitalize our industry throughout the state and retain and create the greatest number of jobs, both the expansion and modernization of this program needed to take effect together in July. Thanks to the tireless efforts of our members and our allies, that goal has now been achieved. Continue reading