GOP Governor Hopeful Steve Hilton Lays Out Plan To Revive California Film & TV industry
Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton unveiled a five-point plan to revive California's declining film and television industry, emphasizing the need for leadership and reform to keep production in the state. Speaking at the closed Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, Hilton argued that California still has the talent and infrastructure but lags due to bureaucratic inefficiencies and competition from other regions. He called for a streamlined, competitive incentive system to prevent further 'runaway production' from Hollywood.
- ▪Steve Hilton is a Republican candidate for California governor and former Fox News host who released a five-point plan to revive the state's film and TV industry.
- ▪Hilton blames California's declining production on rigid application processes, complex incentive categories, and caps that make other states more competitive.
- ▪His plan includes making incentives more accessible, supporting mid-sized productions, and ensuring clarity and certainty for producers.
- ▪Donald Trump has endorsed Steve Hilton, who participated in a bipartisan gubernatorial debate at Pomona College alongside other GOP and Democratic candidates.
- ▪Former Congressman Eric Swalwell dropped out of the gubernatorial race amid allegations of sexual abuse and resigned from Congress.
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Steve Hilton at the California Gubernatorial Debate on April 28 Getty Images Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton on Thursday released his five-point plan to revive California‘s sagging film and television industry, noting, “The lights are literally going out in Hollywood.” Related Stories Politics California Governor Hopeful Tom Steyer Slams “Corrupt” Trump & WBD-Paramount Merger, Talks Uncapping Tax Credits, “Crazy” Steve Hilton Legal Swalwell Out! Scandal Drenched Gubernatorial Candidate Drops Out Of Race To Replace Newsom A former Fox News host who announced his governor bid a year ago, Hilton is the GOP front-runner in the race, according to several polls this week.
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