Film Commissions
Film Commissions
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North America
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.
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