CA AB3256

Establishes a Board of Commissioners within the California Film Commission consisting of 26 members appointed by the Governor, Legislature, and serving as ex officio members from state agencies.

Expands the definition of "media production" to include motion pictures, film, digital media, television, commercials, and still photography, replacing previous narrower terminology throughout related statutes.

Requires state agencies to work with the commission to establish fees for use of state property and services for media production, with fees collected and recorded by the commission and deposited in the Film Transfer Account or forwarded to agencies for cost recovery.

Requires the commission to annually release a summary report on the Film and Television Tax Credit Program status and available data on media production in California through fiscal year 2019-20.

Authorizes the Film Promotion and Marketing Fund to accept sponsorships and donations in addition to existing revenue sources, and requires local governments to submit filming ordinance drafts to the commission director for review prior to adoption.