New state tax incentives have brought back big productions to Santa Clarita and provided a major boost to the local economy. The city of Santa Clarita previously served as the backdrop for several films and television series including "Old Yeller" and "Gunsmoke."

However, over the decades, the production companies stagnated as to other states began to offer generous tax incentives. The legislators in California have now reversed the trend with a boost to the state's tax deal for local filming.

Evan Thomason, who heads the Santa Clarita Film Office aid that, he has issued an average of more than 500 film permits and 1,300 film days a year for the past three years.

According to the film office, the result of filming in the last year has translated into a $33 million economic impact.

Thomason said that, "The California film incentive program is a big part of why we've seen so many productions come to Santa Clarita."

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The city has attracted many shows, including the HBO's "Westworld" and the new Netflix series "Santa Clarita Diet."

Thomason also said that, "We have over 20 sound stages. We have over 10 movie ranches, and we have a very diverse community.”

The heavily used ranches include the 200-acre Rancho Deluxe film ranch which is owned by Steve Arklin.

Alkin said that, we have forests, we have desert, we have houses and western towns, and it is a diverse look.

The owner shared how he has seen the increased business effects at his and also at other movie ranches due to the tax incentives, along with rest of the community.

Alkin also said that, "Within the past couple years I've seen a lot of feature films starting to stay here. Gas stations, restaurants, hardware stores - the whole community benefits from having these people here."

By Mrudula.