Connecticut expands its film incentive conversation with an urban production bonus

Reporting on the 2026 Connecticut budget described an urban-focused incentive that can increase eligible production credits for qualifying work in Bridgeport, Hartford, and New Haven.

The policy matters to the local production economy because incentives influence where producers scout, how much they spend in-state, and whether cities are considered as practical production partners rather than only backdrops.

Producers should verify the current rules, eligibility, filing requirements, and effective dates with Connecticut’s Office of Film, TV & Digital Media before building an incentive into a budget.