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ADG Honors Lawmaker for Entertainment Industry Support
24 Feb
Summary
- Rep. Laura Friedman will receive the ADG President's Award for advocating tax incentives.
- The award recognizes her steadfast support for good union jobs in entertainment.
- Friedman champions a national film tax credit to bring production back to the US.
First-term Rep. Laura Friedman (D-CA) will be honored by the Art Directors Guild (ADG) with its 2026 President's Award on February 28. This award acknowledges her significant advocacy for both state and federal tax incentives within the entertainment sector. The ADG specifically recognizes her "steadfast support of good union jobs" that include vital healthcare and retirement protections for industry workers.
Friedman has been instrumental in securing California's tax incentives and recently co-authored legislation for a federal tax incentive with Sen. Adam Schiff. She expressed gratitude for the honor and emphasized her commitment to collaborating with the ADG, union partners, and congressional colleagues. Her goal is to pursue a national film tax credit aimed at returning production and jobs to the United States, benefiting the many production workers who sustain the industry.
