California Considers Removing Cap on Film Incentives

• California lawmakers began discussing removing the cap on the state's $750 million film incentive.
• The discussion took place at an Assembly committee hearing in North Hollywood.
• Union leaders and industry advocates testified at the hearing, supporting the removal of the cap.
• Criticism of California's diversity initiative has emerged as a potential roadblock for the incentive.
• The state's global competition to host Hollywood projects adds complexity to the decision.