The film industry in the Philadelphia region is expected to be on the rise this year, with a busy schedule including big-ticket sporting events and America's 250th birthday programming expected to boost production. The forecast predicts production will exceed last year's total, with increased interest from international filmmakers seeking to film in the region. The bulk of filming in the area was for television shows, such as Netflix's "Tires" and Amazon Prime's "Reacher". The region has seen an increase in independent filmmakers in recent years, despite declining film budgets. Pennsylvania tax credits for filming in this state are contributing to a filming renaissance in the Commonwealth.