Film Commissions
Film Commissions
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Riverside County Film Commission
Free Film Permits in unincorporated areas or any County owned property.
No location fee at any County owned property.
No TOT tax when filming in an unincorporated area of the County.
No location fee at any County owned property.
No TOT tax when filming in an unincorporated area of the County.
The Riverside County Film Commission provides a single resource to the film community to find locations and apply for permits within Riverside County. Our County is film friendly and our office offers concierge service to productions.
Rochester/Finger Lakes Film Commission
NYS Film Incentive program, with an additional 10% on some qualified spending in this region.
Full service film commission, Strongest infrastructure in Upstate New York. Experienced crew base, affordable locations and seamless permit process.
San Bernardino County Film Office
Our region is eligible for the California State Tax Incentive. If you have the incentive, you will get an additional 5% if you shoot in our County.
Production Resources
San Bernardino County Economic Development Agency specializes in obtaining film permits for the entertainment industry. Our dedication to the working at the speed of business is priority one. We provide answers and solutions to the impossible. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff are hallmarks of our service.
Permit Coordination
We will coordinate your film permit by phone or email. Our team of film permit experts will expedite a concise application, provide you with the necessary insurance and film permit requirements, solve any problems, keep you up to date of the process, and deliver the permit in a timely manner.
Permit Coordination
We will coordinate your film permit by phone or email. Our team of film permit experts will expedite a concise application, provide you with the necessary insurance and film permit requirements, solve any problems, keep you up to date of the process, and deliver the permit in a timely manner.
San Jose Film Office
The San Jose Film office serves as a resource to help you and your crew, however big or small, with the right contacts for permitting, scheduling, and other assistance you may need while here in the heart of Silicon Valley.
San Luis Obispo County Film Commission
Private properties with no permits required and low permitting fees for county and city locations.
Production Resources
The San Luis Obispo County Film Commission is a department of Visit San Luis Obispo County and offers a variety of services to fit your production needs whether they are in feature films, commercials, television, or still photography.
San Mateo County/Silicon Valley Film Commission
www.filmsanmateocounty.com
Location Library
www.filmsanmateocounty.com
Santa Barbara County Film Commission
Qualified commercial or feature film projects can receive cah incentives towards payment of permit and Police/CHP costs.
Feast your eyes on our sumptuous Spanish architecture, as it sweeps you back a century or two - to California's gold rush era.
Santa Barbara County boasts historic estates and modern mansions, formal gardens, both urban and remote and untouched beaches, historic ranches and small towns, massive dunes and so much more.
We have been shot for Italy, France, India, Africa, Mexico, Afghanistan, and many more places--
Santa Barbara County boasts historic estates and modern mansions, formal gardens, both urban and remote and untouched beaches, historic ranches and small towns, massive dunes and so much more.
We have been shot for Italy, France, India, Africa, Mexico, Afghanistan, and many more places--
Santa Clarita Film Office
Santa Clarita's varied topography, 20+ sound stages, 10+ movie ranches, and thousands of film-friendly locations combined with the City's location within the "30-Mile Zone," make it one of the most filmed areas in California.
Santa Cruz County Film Commission
The Santa Cruz County Film Commission assists with film permits, locations, and provides information on crew, equipment and support services for feature films, commercials, television, and still photography shoots.
Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office
We offer an up-to-100% cash rebate incentive program here in Sarasota County! see the link for more details. http://www.filmsarasota.com/incentives/
Sarasota County is a fabulous place on the gorgeous west side of the state (Florida's Fresh Face), along the Gulf of Mexico, with three cities, one town, five barrier islands, and many beaches (including some voted as having the softest/whitest sugar sand in the world), great accommodations (from the VIP lodging at the Ritz-Carlton to the below the line budget-minded), outstanding fine dining to bar food extraordinaire, and looks from urban to rural and most everything in between.
We are here to serve you: anything else you need, please don't hesitate to ask. We can and do assist with everything from scouting and photography to intergovernmental liaison.
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We are here to serve you: anything else you need, please don't hesitate to ask. We can and do assist with everything from scouting and photography to intergovernmental liaison.
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Savannah Film Office
Georgia Tax Incentive
The Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office offers Georgia production incentives up to 30 percent of your Georgia production expenditures in transferable tax credits.
The program is available for qualifying projects, including feature films, television series, commercials, music videos, animation and game development.
Georgia Tax Incentive Highlights:
20 percent base transferable tax credit
10 percent Georgia Entertainment Promotion with inclusion of Georgia logo on approved projects
$500,000 minimum spent to qualify
No limits or caps on Georgia spend, no sunset clause
Both resident and non-resident workers' payrolls and FICA, SUI, FUI qualify
No salary cap on individuals paid by 1099, personal service contract or loan out
Travel and insurance qualify if purchased through a Georgia agency or company
Original music scoring for projects produced in Georgia qualify
Post production of filmed-in-Georgia movies and television projects qualify
For more information on Georgia's tax incentives click here.
Savannah Entertainment Production Incentives
In addition, Film Savannah offers the Savannah Entertainment Production Incentives that includes two distinct incentives:
Cash rebates for feature films and televisions series for qualified productions.
Relocation expenses reimbursement of up to $2,000 per household for qualified moving expenses for qualified applicants.
More information available here: http://www.savannahfilm.org/incentives/
The Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office offers Georgia production incentives up to 30 percent of your Georgia production expenditures in transferable tax credits.
The program is available for qualifying projects, including feature films, television series, commercials, music videos, animation and game development.
Georgia Tax Incentive Highlights:
20 percent base transferable tax credit
10 percent Georgia Entertainment Promotion with inclusion of Georgia logo on approved projects
$500,000 minimum spent to qualify
No limits or caps on Georgia spend, no sunset clause
Both resident and non-resident workers' payrolls and FICA, SUI, FUI qualify
No salary cap on individuals paid by 1099, personal service contract or loan out
Travel and insurance qualify if purchased through a Georgia agency or company
Original music scoring for projects produced in Georgia qualify
Post production of filmed-in-Georgia movies and television projects qualify
For more information on Georgia's tax incentives click here.
Savannah Entertainment Production Incentives
In addition, Film Savannah offers the Savannah Entertainment Production Incentives that includes two distinct incentives:
Cash rebates for feature films and televisions series for qualified productions.
Relocation expenses reimbursement of up to $2,000 per household for qualified moving expenses for qualified applicants.
More information available here: http://www.savannahfilm.org/incentives/
The Savannah Film Office is a full service, professionally staffed and certified Film Commission.
The Savannah area boasts a wealth of locations including the nation's largest historical district, an evergreen urban forest & unique and timeless coastal and rural settings. Being the first planned city in the U.S., Savannah has retained its original layout with 22 public squares, quaint brick streets, and an architectural timeline which dates back to 1733. Period locations abound that easily double 19th century U.S. or European cities, and our marshes and swamps have often played as Southeast Asia.
The area boast local tax rebates in addition to Georgia's tax incentives which are among the top in the nation.
Savannah's growing infrastructure, supplemented with regional resources make filming here economical.
Savannah is a film-friendly community with cooperative local governments and agencies. Most permits are free and are issued or coordinated through the Film Office.
The Savannah area boasts a wealth of locations including the nation's largest historical district, an evergreen urban forest & unique and timeless coastal and rural settings. Being the first planned city in the U.S., Savannah has retained its original layout with 22 public squares, quaint brick streets, and an architectural timeline which dates back to 1733. Period locations abound that easily double 19th century U.S. or European cities, and our marshes and swamps have often played as Southeast Asia.
The area boast local tax rebates in addition to Georgia's tax incentives which are among the top in the nation.
Savannah's growing infrastructure, supplemented with regional resources make filming here economical.
Savannah is a film-friendly community with cooperative local governments and agencies. Most permits are free and are issued or coordinated through the Film Office.
Scott Valley Film Coalition
The Scott Valley Film Coalition is a group dedicated to promoting the visual and audio arts in northern California. The group is sponsored by the Northern California Resource Center, a private, non-profit organization.
Sedona Film Office
The Sedona Film Office is your ultimate resource for everything you need to film in Sedona, Arizona.
Shreveport-Bossier Film Office
2.5 % Shreveport Sales tax rebate
Some free locations such as a closed prison, City Jail, and a 52,000 seat stadium just to name a few
Get up to 30% back on your production expenditures in Louisiana and an
additional 10% on your Louisiana resident Labor.
Some free locations such as a closed prison, City Jail, and a 52,000 seat stadium just to name a few
Get up to 30% back on your production expenditures in Louisiana and an
additional 10% on your Louisiana resident Labor.
Production Resources
Great locations, easy permitting process (no fees), and the ease of shooting multiple locations in one day are just a few things that make Shreveport-Bossier a huge filming success.
Sierra Vista Film Office
Sierra Vista is film-friendly and has had the pleasure of hosting production companies.
Simi Valley Film Council
The City's Filming Office is happy to help you find the location you are looking for in Simi Valley, whether you are looking for that hard-to-find location that only locals know about, looking for a base camp for your shoot, or anything and anywhere in between.
Siskiyou County Film Commission
The Far Northern California Has everything you could possibly want to film valleys,lakes,rivers, streams, mountains, farmland and a volcanic presence second to none plus a 14000 ft mountain. Snow in the winter and a beutiful landscape the rest of the year.
Sonoma County Film Office
State of California Incentives: http://www.film.ca.gov/Incentives.htm
The Sonoma County Film Office promotes Sonoma County as a location destination for film production companies worldwide and creates a "film friendly" environment through work with local government, business and residents.
South Carolina Film Commission
25% on all in-state Wages;
20% on all out-of-state Wages;
30%+ on Supplies
South Carolina offers many forms of television and film production incentives. Combine our cash rebates and film tax incentives to get the best value for your production.
Go here to learn more: http://www.filmsc.com/incentives/default.aspx
20% on all out-of-state Wages;
30%+ on Supplies
South Carolina offers many forms of television and film production incentives. Combine our cash rebates and film tax incentives to get the best value for your production.
Go here to learn more: http://www.filmsc.com/incentives/default.aspx
We're a business-friendly state that understands the importance behind the opportunities provided by every production.
South Dakota Film Office
South Dakota's infinite variety of unique locations makes it a premier destination for filmmakers across the world. From rolling prairies, majestic mountains, thundering buffalo and endless wide open spaces, we can help you find your perfect location.
Within our state you'll find people like no other. Our friendly and talented crew will go out of their way to make your project succeed. With no personal or corporate income tax and our cost-effective services, South Dakota makes for easy and reliable filming.
We look forward to making your project a success.
Within our state you'll find people like no other. Our friendly and talented crew will go out of their way to make your project succeed. With no personal or corporate income tax and our cost-effective services, South Dakota makes for easy and reliable filming.
We look forward to making your project a success.
The South Dakota Film Office, a component of the South Dakota Department of Tourism, was formed in 1989 to provide the following services:
- locating sites and/or resources to match script requirements and packaging those locations in a visual presentation.
- acting as a liaison between filmmakers and public/private domains to secure filming locations.
- providing information on various production needs such as lodging, food services, labor, props, transportation and state laws and guidelines.
South Padre Island CVB Film Commission
Beautiful beaches and water combine with tropical palms and a resort skyline to
create a sun-soaked, waterfront and seaside setting that is compact, film-friendly
and a nature lover's paradise...
Our businesses and residents are friendly, hospitable and eager to help make productions
easy and successful.
We are 28 miles from the Mexican Border and the length of the Island is bordered
by the Gulf of Mexico on one side and the Laguna Madre (Bay) on the other.
The South Padre Island Film Commission is a division of the South Padre Island CVB
create a sun-soaked, waterfront and seaside setting that is compact, film-friendly
and a nature lover's paradise...
Our businesses and residents are friendly, hospitable and eager to help make productions
easy and successful.
We are 28 miles from the Mexican Border and the length of the Island is bordered
by the Gulf of Mexico on one side and the Laguna Madre (Bay) on the other.
The South Padre Island Film Commission is a division of the South Padre Island CVB
Southern Oregon Film and Media
Oregon Film Incentives
The following information is reprinted from the Oregon Film Office website with permission and edited only where Southern Oregon specifics apply.
OregonFilm.orgThe Oregon film incentive programs are administrated by the Governor's Office of Film & Television. To apply, or for more details please call the office at: 503-229-5832 or visit http://oregonfilm.org/incentives.
Incentives
State of Oregon
In addition to the strength of its industry resources, Oregon also offers a host of generous incentive programs to help your bottom line. The incentive programs administered by the Oregon Film Office offer a rebate of 20% of your Oregon-based goods and services, and an additional cash payment of up to 16.2% of wages paid to production personnel. Unlike other states' programs, these incentives are cash rebates as opposed to tax credits. Combine these rebates with the fact that Oregon has NO SALES TAX and you'll be seeing green both on-screen as well as on your cost reports.
For a list of frequently asked questions regarding the incentive program please click: INCENTIVES FAQ
Oregon Production Investment Fund
The Oregon Production Investment Fund offers qualifying film or television productions a 20% cash rebate on production-related goods and services paid to Oregon vendors and a 10% cash rebate of wages paid for work done in Oregon including both Oregon and non-Oregon residents. (The labor portion of this rebate can be combined with the Greenlight Oregon program for an effective labor rebate of 16.2%. See next section for details.) A production must directly spend at least US $750,000 in Oregon to qualify. There is no per production cap.
Administrative Rules (PDF)
OPIF Production Rebate Application (PDF)
Oregonians: Click here for information on how to contribute to the OPIF Fund for tax credit
Greenlight Oregon Labor Rebate
The Greenlight Oregon Labor Rebate offers productions that spend more than $1 million in Oregon a cash rebate of up to 6.2% of Oregon-based payroll. This rebate can be combined with the Oregon Production Investment Fund incentive for an effective rebate of 16.2% on qualifying production payroll.
Labor Rebate Application for Certification (PDF)
Labor Rebate Admininistrative Rules Application, Certification and Withholding (PDF)
Labor Rebate Admin Rules — Payment of Rebates (PDF)
Implementation of the Greenlight Oregon Program was funded in part with Oregon Lottery Funds administered by the Oregon Economic and Community Development Department.
Indigenous Oregon Production Investment Fund (i-OPIF)
The 2009 Oregon legislature passed SB863 which created the "Indigenous Oregon Production Investment Fund (i-OPIF)." The i-OPIF program provides the same rebates of 20% of goods and services and 10% of Oregon labor for films produced by Oregon filmmakers who spend a minimum of $75,000 but not more than $750,000 on their project. Other requirements will apply. The program is now in effect and applications are being accepted.
i-OPIF Administrative Rules (PDF)
i-OPIF Application Form (PDF)
Additional Savings
No Sales Tax
And when we say "no sales tax" we don't mean "a sales tax waiver in some categories as long as you fill out some paperwork". Oregon has no sales tax on anything, which equates to no upfront costs for your production, no records to keep and no administrative hassles trying to get a sales tax refund. Like our scenery, it's kind of refreshing isn't it?
Fee-free State Parks, Cities and Counties
Fee Free CitiesOregon State Parks will waive filming fees in exchange for acknowledgement in the credits or other scenarios that would be beneficial to the parks. There are more than 200 parks around the state, encompassing over 96,000 acres of incredible Oregon scenery and 362 miles of Pacific shoreline.
There are also currently 20 cities and 2 counties that are "Fee Free" locations (PDF).
Hotel Discounts
Southern Oregon's film-friendly business atmosphere includes a wide variety of hotels and business apartment rentals that offer highly competitive rates.
Lodging Taxes Waived
Lodging taxes are waived for rooms held longer than 30 days.
No Jurisdiction for SAG Extras
In Southern Oregon, a film that is using SAG actors in speaking roles does not need to use SAG extras.
OPIF Contribution For Tax Credit
Since 2012, the OPIF tax credit sale has been moved to an online auction system. You can find the current information about the tax credits and any upcoming auction opportunities on the OPIF Tax Credit page
OPIF Tax Credit Statutes from HB 3672
The following information is reprinted from the Oregon Film Office website with permission and edited only where Southern Oregon specifics apply.
OregonFilm.orgThe Oregon film incentive programs are administrated by the Governor's Office of Film & Television. To apply, or for more details please call the office at: 503-229-5832 or visit http://oregonfilm.org/incentives.
Incentives
State of Oregon
In addition to the strength of its industry resources, Oregon also offers a host of generous incentive programs to help your bottom line. The incentive programs administered by the Oregon Film Office offer a rebate of 20% of your Oregon-based goods and services, and an additional cash payment of up to 16.2% of wages paid to production personnel. Unlike other states' programs, these incentives are cash rebates as opposed to tax credits. Combine these rebates with the fact that Oregon has NO SALES TAX and you'll be seeing green both on-screen as well as on your cost reports.
For a list of frequently asked questions regarding the incentive program please click: INCENTIVES FAQ
Oregon Production Investment Fund
The Oregon Production Investment Fund offers qualifying film or television productions a 20% cash rebate on production-related goods and services paid to Oregon vendors and a 10% cash rebate of wages paid for work done in Oregon including both Oregon and non-Oregon residents. (The labor portion of this rebate can be combined with the Greenlight Oregon program for an effective labor rebate of 16.2%. See next section for details.) A production must directly spend at least US $750,000 in Oregon to qualify. There is no per production cap.
Administrative Rules (PDF)
OPIF Production Rebate Application (PDF)
Oregonians: Click here for information on how to contribute to the OPIF Fund for tax credit
Greenlight Oregon Labor Rebate
The Greenlight Oregon Labor Rebate offers productions that spend more than $1 million in Oregon a cash rebate of up to 6.2% of Oregon-based payroll. This rebate can be combined with the Oregon Production Investment Fund incentive for an effective rebate of 16.2% on qualifying production payroll.
Labor Rebate Application for Certification (PDF)
Labor Rebate Admininistrative Rules Application, Certification and Withholding (PDF)
Labor Rebate Admin Rules — Payment of Rebates (PDF)
Implementation of the Greenlight Oregon Program was funded in part with Oregon Lottery Funds administered by the Oregon Economic and Community Development Department.
Indigenous Oregon Production Investment Fund (i-OPIF)
The 2009 Oregon legislature passed SB863 which created the "Indigenous Oregon Production Investment Fund (i-OPIF)." The i-OPIF program provides the same rebates of 20% of goods and services and 10% of Oregon labor for films produced by Oregon filmmakers who spend a minimum of $75,000 but not more than $750,000 on their project. Other requirements will apply. The program is now in effect and applications are being accepted.
i-OPIF Administrative Rules (PDF)
i-OPIF Application Form (PDF)
Additional Savings
No Sales Tax
And when we say "no sales tax" we don't mean "a sales tax waiver in some categories as long as you fill out some paperwork". Oregon has no sales tax on anything, which equates to no upfront costs for your production, no records to keep and no administrative hassles trying to get a sales tax refund. Like our scenery, it's kind of refreshing isn't it?
Fee-free State Parks, Cities and Counties
Fee Free CitiesOregon State Parks will waive filming fees in exchange for acknowledgement in the credits or other scenarios that would be beneficial to the parks. There are more than 200 parks around the state, encompassing over 96,000 acres of incredible Oregon scenery and 362 miles of Pacific shoreline.
There are also currently 20 cities and 2 counties that are "Fee Free" locations (PDF).
Hotel Discounts
Southern Oregon's film-friendly business atmosphere includes a wide variety of hotels and business apartment rentals that offer highly competitive rates.
Lodging Taxes Waived
Lodging taxes are waived for rooms held longer than 30 days.
No Jurisdiction for SAG Extras
In Southern Oregon, a film that is using SAG actors in speaking roles does not need to use SAG extras.
OPIF Contribution For Tax Credit
Since 2012, the OPIF tax credit sale has been moved to an online auction system. You can find the current information about the tax credits and any upcoming auction opportunities on the OPIF Tax Credit page
OPIF Tax Credit Statutes from HB 3672
Discover Southern Oregon, friendly to a filmmaker's eye as well as budget, where incredible locations, experienced crews, strong film incentives and no state sales tax have attracted industry professionals from across the country and around the world.
Space Coast Office of Tourism
The Space Coast region offers one of the most bio-diverse natural landscapes in the country, with 72 miles of open beaches and weather that provides a phenomenal number of good shooting days.
Spokane Film Office
Spokane is located on the eastern edge of Washington where sunshine mixes with a myriad of rural and urban settings. From historic neighborhoods to quaint western towns, rugged mountains to pristine lakes, national forests, raging rivers and miles of winding roads though golden waves of wheat... the Inland Northwest is a perfect location for productions of every type and every size. Within the region you'll find historic buildings and ultra modern architecture. Tumble-down barns along with 21st century farm equipment. Luxurious resorts border rustic ranches. "Wherever you turn, there's something great to shoot" a location manager commented recently.
An experienced production workforce makes your project easy and affordable, with talented location managers, producers, directors and trade professionals who call our region home for its quality of life and easy access to creative projects. Additional crews and equipment are available from Seattle, a short 35 minute flight or four hour drive from Spokane, but a world away in terms of cost and workability.
The Spokane Film Office will make your location scouting easy with 24-hour turnaround upon request for preliminary location photos, permit applications and more. In fact, we regularly provide same day digital photo service, posting location options on the web to make scouting a breeze and minimize your pre-production costs. Our film friendly city and region offer new, simplified permitting as well as reasonably priced services, making eastern Washington and the Inland Northwest a great choice for your next project.
St Augustine Film Office
The St. Augustine Film Office/St. Johns County, Fl (SAFO) is ready to serve you with unique locations, experienced crew and user friendly officials. We can be your stateside Europe, South America or downhome South!
St. Petersburg-Clearwater Area Film Commission
The mission of the Film Marketing Partnerships is to market the St. Petersburg Clearwater area as a film production destination that supports financially viable and high-production-value-film, television and digital media that contribute to the county's tourism industry and local economy.
This local incentive program pays an agreed-upon amount to qualifying production companies in return for specific promotional commitments to the St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida, area. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $250,000.
Recent films to utilize this incentive are Tim Burton's Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Random Tropical Paradise, and Paying Mr. McGetty.
Goals
Attract filmmakers to Pinellas County
Increase the length of stay of filmmakers and out-of-town crews
Increase the number of room nights occupied by crews
Generate a favorable profile of this area among decision-makers within the filmmaking industry and media content creators. The county and a production company will evaluate destination exposure, resort tax revenue, and how the area may be promoted as a filmmaking region. Upon agreement, and a contract, the county will pay the production company the agreed upon amount.
Destination exposure may be evaluated partly or entirely upon the following criterion:
Portrayal of the destination
References to the destination in the story
Featuring natural attractions, landmarks or significant key locations
Citing in the film's credits, as agreed between the film commission and film producers
Appearances or testimonials from film or TV principals on behalf of the area for use on our website.
Taped testimonials or discussion of the destination on the DVD by director, producers and/or talent
Partnerships on joint public relations campaigns for film promotion
Film premiere marketing and hosting opportunities
This local incentive program pays an agreed-upon amount to qualifying production companies in return for specific promotional commitments to the St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida, area. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $250,000.
Recent films to utilize this incentive are Tim Burton's Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Random Tropical Paradise, and Paying Mr. McGetty.
Goals
Attract filmmakers to Pinellas County
Increase the length of stay of filmmakers and out-of-town crews
Increase the number of room nights occupied by crews
Generate a favorable profile of this area among decision-makers within the filmmaking industry and media content creators. The county and a production company will evaluate destination exposure, resort tax revenue, and how the area may be promoted as a filmmaking region. Upon agreement, and a contract, the county will pay the production company the agreed upon amount.
Destination exposure may be evaluated partly or entirely upon the following criterion:
Portrayal of the destination
References to the destination in the story
Featuring natural attractions, landmarks or significant key locations
Citing in the film's credits, as agreed between the film commission and film producers
Appearances or testimonials from film or TV principals on behalf of the area for use on our website.
Taped testimonials or discussion of the destination on the DVD by director, producers and/or talent
Partnerships on joint public relations campaigns for film promotion
Film premiere marketing and hosting opportunities
The St. Pete/Clearwater Film Commission serves Pinellas County, Florida from Tarpon Springs to Fort De Soto Park, from Dunedin to Safety Harbor, Oldsmar to St. Pete Beach. Thousands of commercials, TV shows, feature films and digital media projects have filmed here.
St. Pete/Clearwater is part of the greater Tampa Bay production center, thus offering the wide resources of a metropolitan region as well as the amenities of a close community.
The film commission participates in direct marketing and trade missions at major film markets, festivals and tradeshows in North America and Internationally. Film SPC supports local signature Film Festivals. These events showcase the area to out-of-town Producers and Filmmakers helping to bring new production to the area. Additionally these events are a major tourism draw for the St. Pete Clearwater area.
Film SPC fosters industry development with free workshops, an online production guide and location database. The Film Commission is focused on creating Branded Digital Media Content and Industry Development of in-Destination Digital Media Content for YouTube, Vimeo, Hulu, Amazon, and other digital platforms.
All productions needing a permit can easily apply online at our website. Film SPC helps productions find locations, crew and all needed support services.
Film SPC has a local film incentive program. Film, TV, digital media, music videos and more are eligible for the development marketing partnerships. The goal of the incentive is to provide exclusive destination exposure for St. Pete/Clearwater as an area with a growing reputation for filmmaking and television programming, great locations, and excellent crew and equipment resources. Without a State Film Incentive Program, the focus is on Feature Films under $1 million, Digital Projects, Web series and high profile Music Videos. Larger film budgets can benefit by shooting a portion of the film in the area and still receive the incentive.
St. Petersburg Clearwater is a blue-sky, sun-drenched getaway home to 35 miles of white sand beaches, including TripAdvisor's No. 1 Beach in 2016. Off the beach is St. Pete, named one of the Top 52 Places to Visit in 2014 by The New York Times---in large part because of its world-class art scene, which features the acclaimed Dali Museum and Chihuly Collection.
St. Pete/Clearwater is part of the greater Tampa Bay production center, thus offering the wide resources of a metropolitan region as well as the amenities of a close community.
The film commission participates in direct marketing and trade missions at major film markets, festivals and tradeshows in North America and Internationally. Film SPC supports local signature Film Festivals. These events showcase the area to out-of-town Producers and Filmmakers helping to bring new production to the area. Additionally these events are a major tourism draw for the St. Pete Clearwater area.
Film SPC fosters industry development with free workshops, an online production guide and location database. The Film Commission is focused on creating Branded Digital Media Content and Industry Development of in-Destination Digital Media Content for YouTube, Vimeo, Hulu, Amazon, and other digital platforms.
All productions needing a permit can easily apply online at our website. Film SPC helps productions find locations, crew and all needed support services.
Film SPC has a local film incentive program. Film, TV, digital media, music videos and more are eligible for the development marketing partnerships. The goal of the incentive is to provide exclusive destination exposure for St. Pete/Clearwater as an area with a growing reputation for filmmaking and television programming, great locations, and excellent crew and equipment resources. Without a State Film Incentive Program, the focus is on Feature Films under $1 million, Digital Projects, Web series and high profile Music Videos. Larger film budgets can benefit by shooting a portion of the film in the area and still receive the incentive.
St. Petersburg Clearwater is a blue-sky, sun-drenched getaway home to 35 miles of white sand beaches, including TripAdvisor's No. 1 Beach in 2016. Off the beach is St. Pete, named one of the Top 52 Places to Visit in 2014 by The New York Times---in large part because of its world-class art scene, which features the acclaimed Dali Museum and Chihuly Collection.
Stanislaus County/Modesto Film Commission
The staff of the Modesto Film Commission is here to help you with all of your production needs. We offer a wide variety of services and information to help make your production run smoothly. Photo library, the production guide, hotel accommodations, Modesto's film history, film-makers on-location in Modesto and The California Film Commission.
Stockton/San Joaquin County Film Commision
San Joaquin County does not charge permit fees to film producers! Honest! This helps make the county an excellent choice for low or high budget films. The film commission is a subsidirary of Visit Stockton.
Suffolk County
Film Tax Credit Program
The Film Tax Credit Program provides incentives to qualified production companies that produce feature films, television series, relocated television series, television pilots, films for television, and/or incur post-production costs associated with the original creation of these productions.
Eligible production can receive refundable credit of up to 30% of production costs incurred in New York State.
Additional credit may be available for productions with budgets over $500,000 in select NYS Counties.
Eligibility:
The following guidelines are required to qualify for NYS Film Tax Credit Program:
Production must be a feature length film, television series, or television pilot. Productions with budgets of $15 million or more and owned by a publically traded entity must shoot 10% of principal photography shooting days at a qualified production facility. (Television Pilots, and independent productions with budgets of $15 million or less are exempt from this rule)
Television Pilots must film a minimum of one day of principal photography at a QPF. Productions with budgets of $15 million or less and independently operated must film a minimum of one day at qualified production facility. If a production will be filming at multiple production facilities, then 75% of total incurred costs related to filming at production facilities must be incurred at qualified production facility. If QPF requirements are met the following requirements must be met to qualify for pre-production, production, and post-production credit:
If expenditures at QPF total $3 million or less, then 75% of location shoot days (shoot days not filmed in a production facility) must be filmed in New York State. If expenditures at QPF total more than $3millon then all qualified expenditures incurred during production in New York State are eligible for credit. Detailed information and applications can be located
http://www.nylovesfilm.com/tax-incentives.php
The Film Tax Credit Program provides incentives to qualified production companies that produce feature films, television series, relocated television series, television pilots, films for television, and/or incur post-production costs associated with the original creation of these productions.
Eligible production can receive refundable credit of up to 30% of production costs incurred in New York State.
Additional credit may be available for productions with budgets over $500,000 in select NYS Counties.
Eligibility:
The following guidelines are required to qualify for NYS Film Tax Credit Program:
Production must be a feature length film, television series, or television pilot. Productions with budgets of $15 million or more and owned by a publically traded entity must shoot 10% of principal photography shooting days at a qualified production facility. (Television Pilots, and independent productions with budgets of $15 million or less are exempt from this rule)
Television Pilots must film a minimum of one day of principal photography at a QPF. Productions with budgets of $15 million or less and independently operated must film a minimum of one day at qualified production facility. If a production will be filming at multiple production facilities, then 75% of total incurred costs related to filming at production facilities must be incurred at qualified production facility. If QPF requirements are met the following requirements must be met to qualify for pre-production, production, and post-production credit:
If expenditures at QPF total $3 million or less, then 75% of location shoot days (shoot days not filmed in a production facility) must be filmed in New York State. If expenditures at QPF total more than $3millon then all qualified expenditures incurred during production in New York State are eligible for credit. Detailed information and applications can be located
http://www.nylovesfilm.com/tax-incentives.php
From the historic architecture garnishing our villages and towns to the sweeping white sand beaches and barrier islands that form part of the Atlantic coast, one may find few places on earth that offer the geographic and architectural diversity found on Long Island's Eastern End. Moviemaking has been in our blood since 1902 when Biograph studios began filming here. There aren't many better prepared or more willing than Suffolk County to help make your production a success.
Surf City USA - Visit Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach is a Film Friendly Community, and because of that we've taken measures to ensure that your filmmaking process is a smooth, efficient, and enjoyable one.
Our ten miles of coastline offers a variety of amazing looks - from our beautiful municipal pier to the rocky cliffs of dog beach. We allow cars on the beach for driving shots, have ample coastal parking, and of course, we're the perfect spot to film a surf scene. But there's much more than just the beaches! We invite you to browse through the many location galleries available on our website; we think you'll be surprised by what you find!
The Huntington Beach Film Commission is proud to offer free assistance to film, television, photographic and commercial productions working within the City. With an understanding of the filming process and a thorough knowledge of Huntington Beach, we help productions take advantage of a City that has much to offer filmmakers.
Tacoma Special Events and Film
Tacoma + Pierce County, Wash., located just south of Seattle-King County, offers affordable, film-friendly communities where local governments make it easy to film your project.
Tampa Hillsborough Film Commission
N/A - The State of FLorida does not currently have an incentive / rebate program.
Tampa/Hillsborough County offers among the most diverse filming locations in the state of Florida.
Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation
Contact Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation to discuss incentives or rebates.
Production Resources
Volusia County and its municipalities utilize Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation for all inquiries for motion and still photography in Volusia County. A single permit application is accepted by all governing jurisdictions in the county and will be expedited to the governing bodies upon receipt of a completed application. For filming information, contact Matt Chesnut at (386) 265-6332 or at mchesnut@tvedc.com.
Tennessee Entertainment Commission
TN offers a 25% cash rebate given in the form of a grant for TN residents and TN vendors. Minimum spend $200,000 for a feature or a commercial with a national message or $200,000 per episode for a scripted TV series. If you film in the State of TN music qualifies. Production companies must apply prior to production for approval.
Tennessee has a professionally trained production base. You'll have access to production services, studio facilities and post-production facilities to accommodate every budget. Tennessee's entertainment sector also benefits from a long list of nationally recognized companies such as Creative Artist Agency, William Morris Endeavor, City National Bank, Sony's Affirm Films, Scripps Networks Interactive and Regal Cinemas.
And we're in this for the long haul. We have the education pipeline in place to produce a sustainable workforce for both film and television production. There are 73 different production-specific programs offered at 35 institutions across the state.
Tennesseans don't have to move to Los Angeles or New York to learn and work in the film and television industry. More and more, it's the other way around.
Texas Film Commission
The Texas Film Commission is your first stop for resources that serve the film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects and video game industries of Texas. Serving the public since 1971, the Texas Film Commission supports our state's global position as a premier production destination across all media industries. If you want to produce your next project in Texas, our industry-savvy staff is ready to connect you to Texas' diverse locations, experienced workforce, support services, industry organizations and competitive production incentive program.
The Florida Office of Film and Entertainment
From the excitement of South Beach to the charm of Florida's small towns, from the year-round sun-kissed climate to the laidback southern hospitality, Florida continues to be one of the most sought destinations for motion picture and television production.
Travel Lane County
See Governor's Office of Film & Television for full rebate and incentive opportunities.
We can provide: a location image library; initial location scouting; scouting assistance; permit assistance; cast & crew lodging assistance; a liaison to the Oregon Office of Film & Television; information on crew, talent, stages, equipment and support services.
Our area includes the beautiful Cascades Mountains with lush forests and spartan lava fields, wild and scenic rivers, verdant wineries, rural, suburban and small-city urban areas, Oregon Coastal Dunes, forests, dramatic cliffs and wide sandy beaches.
Our area includes the beautiful Cascades Mountains with lush forests and spartan lava fields, wild and scenic rivers, verdant wineries, rural, suburban and small-city urban areas, Oregon Coastal Dunes, forests, dramatic cliffs and wide sandy beaches.
Triangle Regional Film Commission
As of January 2015, North Carolina implemented a new Film and Entertainment Grant program. The 2015 North Carolina legislature voted to expand the program to $60 million for 2015 and $60 million for 2016. Funds from the program will provide a rebate of up to 25% on qualified expenses and purchases of productions. Additional information can be found on the NC Film Office website, www.filmnc.com under "Incentives."
The Research Triangle Region of North Carolina is located in the center of the state and comprised of the 13 counties surrounding the world famous Research Triangle Park, the largest and oldest corporate research park in the United States. From Raleigh, a major city with an impressive modern skyline, to quaint small towns, mountain-like wilderness, miles of flat farmland, lakes and recreation areas, historic neighborhoods, futuristic architecture, and the 250 year old Revolutionary War era town of Hillsborough, we offer almost any location and look needed.
Our region is home to over 75 widely diverse cities and towns, all easily accessible by the RDU International Airport, several smaller executive airports, and a well developed highway and state road system. Four major universities â€" Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, NC State University, NC Central University, and fifteen private and community colleges call the Triangle home. We also include the historic national golf resort of Pinehurst, the site of more championships than any other golf course in the country, including multiple US Opens. And, the renowned Durham Bulls Baseball Club and the Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL are located here.
Our region is home to over 75 widely diverse cities and towns, all easily accessible by the RDU International Airport, several smaller executive airports, and a well developed highway and state road system. Four major universities â€" Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, NC State University, NC Central University, and fifteen private and community colleges call the Triangle home. We also include the historic national golf resort of Pinehurst, the site of more championships than any other golf course in the country, including multiple US Opens. And, the renowned Durham Bulls Baseball Club and the Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL are located here.
Tulare County Film Commission
Tulare County does not charge for Film Permits. You only pay for services you use, such as closing a road or costs associated with traffic control, or using a county owned park.
The Tulare County Film Commission was established to encourage filming in Tulare County and provides support and assistance to the film industry.
Tulare County is home to 80 percent of the Giant Sequoias that grow within the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Tulare County is home to 80 percent of the Giant Sequoias that grow within the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture
The mission of the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts & Culture is to develop and connect resources to further grow and enhance the Region's creative industries including film, music, and arts, all while promoting Tulsa as a creative hub and cultural destination.
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