Chula Vista film studio bets on tax credits to compete with Hollywood

Just like other projects Chula Vista has slated for its future, the Chula Vista Entertainment Complex has an ambitious goal: to become Southern California’s newest film production hub.

Its pitch to production companies is simple: use our facility and take advantage of a revamped state tax credit program that makes shooting outside Los Angeles far more lucrative than it’s ever been. Coupled with similar tax incentives in the works by both Chula Vista and the county, the Complex could be among the most competitive places for film production in the state, according to state and Chula Vista officials.

The complex will occupy the top two floors of the five-story Millenia Library building in the city’s Otay Ranch area. The third floor will house creative studios for podcasts, photography and content creation, while the fourth floor will contain post-production facilities including edit bays, audio recording studios and Dolby mixing rooms.

Across the street, the project plans to b...