*Actor Jon Voight is taking the lead in shaping a proposal aimed at revitalizing U.S. film and television production, but specifics remain under wraps.
In recent weeks, Voight has met with key Hollywood labor groups, including the Directors Guild of America, Teamsters, and IATSE, according to sources, as he works to shape a proposal focused on strengthening domestic industry incentives. According to Deadline, the Oscar-winning actor has been meeting with studio executives and union representatives to better understand the hurdles facing domestic production.
While details of Voight’s plan haven’t been made public, those familiar with the talks say a federal tax incentive is expected to be central. Voight’s outreach reportedly has not extended to the Writers Guild of America or SAG-AFTRA yet. His fellow “Hollywood ambassadors” appointed by President Donald Trump, Sylvester Stallone and Mel Gibson, have not participated in any of Voight’s formal discussions, insiders confirm.
The initiative comes at a time when American productions are increasingly lured abroad by favorable international tax breaks and infrastructure. Countries like Canada and the UK have become major players, while U.S. states like New York and Georgia continue to bolster local incentives. But for many in the industry, a broader federal strategy has been long overdue.
At the same time, Trump’s proposal for a 100% tariff on films made outside the U.S. is sparking alarm. “Green Book” producer Charles Wessler criticized the plan in an interview with TMZ, warning it would “gut the film industry” by undercutting creative flexibility and slashing jobs. He also pointed out the irony of supporters like Gibson, who has filmed projects overseas himself.
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With Los Angeles filming activity down more than 22% in early 2025, local leaders and unions are scrambling to find solutions. The city is exploring reduced permit fees and expanded state incentives, while California lawmakers weigh a proposal to raise the state’s film incentive cap to $750 million. But as global collaboration remains essential to filmmaking, many in the industry argue that Trump’s nationalistic approach could backfire.
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