"The 41 projects approved in this round comprise 35 independent productions, including five above $10 million in budget and 30 under $10 million in budget, reflecting the program’s continued commitment to supporting diverse voices and emerging filmmakers alongside major studio productions."
Numerous indie films approved under $1m, under $2m, $3m, etc. A turning point in California production.
https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/07/07/lights-camera-action-first-year-of-cal...
