Film Commissions
Film Commissions
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North America
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 Dominican Republic Film Commission
We offer a 25% Transferable Tax Credit (TTC) on all the expenses incurred in the country that relate to the production of your project with a minimum spend of US$500K.
The expenses that are admitted to apply for the Transferable Tax Credit are only those directly related to the development, preproduction, production and postproduction of films and/or audiovisuals. Decree 370-10 article 167.
Admitted expenses
- Expenses related to the development and preproduction.
- Expenses of construction and stage operations, purchase or rent of costumes,accessories, food, office supplies, transportation, equipment and related services.
- Expenses related to executive production.
- Payroll.
- Photography, sound synchronization, lighting and related expenses.
- Edition, graphics, visual effects, animation, music, and other related postproduction expenses.
- Expenses related to film processing, and format change.
- The rent of filming locations and related expenses.
- The rent of vehicles.
- The expenses related to catering and lodging for the cast and crew.
- Flights from and to the Dominican Republic, also domestic flights as long as they are purchased trough an agency or airline, which is established in Dominican territory. • Insurance, guarantees and bonds as long as they are contracted with companies registered in the Dominican Territory.
- Equipment and supplies freight costs from and to the Dominican Republic.
- Honorary fees of the accountant and legal teams that work with the production. • Cast and Crew honorary fees.
- Other costs directly linked to production that are widely accepted within the film industry.
Excluded expenses
- The honorary fee of the producer cannot exceed 6% of the total budget.
- The expenses made during the development stage cannot exceed 3% of the total budget. • Expenses related to the marketing and distribution of the film.
VAT EXEMPTION
Admitted and Excluded Goods and Services Conditions to apply for VAT exemption
1. Goods and services providers must be registered at the Film Commission.
2. The goods and services paid for have to be directly related to the pre-production, production, and post-production of the film or audiovisual project, which Must have a Shooting Permit at the moment of payment.
3. The goods and services purchased have to explicitly be listed within the film law.
Admitted goods and services
- Artistic, script writing, direction, and acting services.
- Casting.
- Shooting and filming services.
- Conversion, editing, digital design, and related necessary equipment.
- Wardrobe, utility and set design, and related necessary materials.
- Mechanical special effects.
- Computer generated images, animation, and related necessary equipment.
- Post-production special effects, and related necessary equipment.
- Musical effects, dubbing, recording voices, sound editing, mixing, and related necessary equipment. • Camera equipment, provisions and accessories.
- Film for cinematography and virgin material.
- Digital discs and originals for re-production or masters.
- Services and equipment for illumination: including gels, light bulbs, and lamps.
- Equipment used to shoot scenes in film studios and stages.
- Booms, cranes, extenders, dollies and jibs.
- Electric support, cables and wires.
- Electric generators.
- Equipment for recording time codes.
- Heaters and air conditioners to be used on set.
- Photography film.
- Mobile dressing rooms.
- Replacements for all of the above.
Excluded goods and services
- Office furniture and materials.
- Bottled water, food and beverages.
- Technical team uniforms.
- Decorative elements utilized outside the set. • Personal gifts and promotion materials.
- Utilities payment.
- Accommodation.
- Makeup.
- Fuels.
- Equipment repair.
- Transportation services.
- Purchases or rentals of motor vehicles.
TEMPORARY EQUIPMENT IMPORT (TIP) Permit Request
IMPORTANT: foreign producers must submit the written request at least ten (10) days prior to their Dominican Republic arrival. This request is free of charge.
1. Request letter addressed to the Film Commissioner Mrs. Yvette Marichal, and Alexandra Guerrero Head of Registry, signed by the producer or his legal representative.
2. List of equipment including: serial number, chassis number, and other general information, as well as their value in Dominican Pesos.
3. Project in which the equipment will be used, Shooting Permit number and shooting dates.
4. Entry and departure details:
- Port of entry.
- Flight or shipment in which the equipment will arrive in.
- Date of arrival.
- Country of origin.
- Port of departure.
- Flight or shipment in which the equipment will depart in.
- List of persons that will accompany the equipment with their passport numbers.
5. Copy of the Customs Sworn Statement of the equipment that will be temporarily imported.
The expenses that are admitted to apply for the Transferable Tax Credit are only those directly related to the development, preproduction, production and postproduction of films and/or audiovisuals. Decree 370-10 article 167.
Admitted expenses
- Expenses related to the development and preproduction.
- Expenses of construction and stage operations, purchase or rent of costumes,accessories, food, office supplies, transportation, equipment and related services.
- Expenses related to executive production.
- Payroll.
- Photography, sound synchronization, lighting and related expenses.
- Edition, graphics, visual effects, animation, music, and other related postproduction expenses.
- Expenses related to film processing, and format change.
- The rent of filming locations and related expenses.
- The rent of vehicles.
- The expenses related to catering and lodging for the cast and crew.
- Flights from and to the Dominican Republic, also domestic flights as long as they are purchased trough an agency or airline, which is established in Dominican territory. • Insurance, guarantees and bonds as long as they are contracted with companies registered in the Dominican Territory.
- Equipment and supplies freight costs from and to the Dominican Republic.
- Honorary fees of the accountant and legal teams that work with the production. • Cast and Crew honorary fees.
- Other costs directly linked to production that are widely accepted within the film industry.
Excluded expenses
- The honorary fee of the producer cannot exceed 6% of the total budget.
- The expenses made during the development stage cannot exceed 3% of the total budget. • Expenses related to the marketing and distribution of the film.
VAT EXEMPTION
Admitted and Excluded Goods and Services Conditions to apply for VAT exemption
1. Goods and services providers must be registered at the Film Commission.
2. The goods and services paid for have to be directly related to the pre-production, production, and post-production of the film or audiovisual project, which Must have a Shooting Permit at the moment of payment.
3. The goods and services purchased have to explicitly be listed within the film law.
Admitted goods and services
- Artistic, script writing, direction, and acting services.
- Casting.
- Shooting and filming services.
- Conversion, editing, digital design, and related necessary equipment.
- Wardrobe, utility and set design, and related necessary materials.
- Mechanical special effects.
- Computer generated images, animation, and related necessary equipment.
- Post-production special effects, and related necessary equipment.
- Musical effects, dubbing, recording voices, sound editing, mixing, and related necessary equipment. • Camera equipment, provisions and accessories.
- Film for cinematography and virgin material.
- Digital discs and originals for re-production or masters.
- Services and equipment for illumination: including gels, light bulbs, and lamps.
- Equipment used to shoot scenes in film studios and stages.
- Booms, cranes, extenders, dollies and jibs.
- Electric support, cables and wires.
- Electric generators.
- Equipment for recording time codes.
- Heaters and air conditioners to be used on set.
- Photography film.
- Mobile dressing rooms.
- Replacements for all of the above.
Excluded goods and services
- Office furniture and materials.
- Bottled water, food and beverages.
- Technical team uniforms.
- Decorative elements utilized outside the set. • Personal gifts and promotion materials.
- Utilities payment.
- Accommodation.
- Makeup.
- Fuels.
- Equipment repair.
- Transportation services.
- Purchases or rentals of motor vehicles.
TEMPORARY EQUIPMENT IMPORT (TIP) Permit Request
IMPORTANT: foreign producers must submit the written request at least ten (10) days prior to their Dominican Republic arrival. This request is free of charge.
1. Request letter addressed to the Film Commissioner Mrs. Yvette Marichal, and Alexandra Guerrero Head of Registry, signed by the producer or his legal representative.
2. List of equipment including: serial number, chassis number, and other general information, as well as their value in Dominican Pesos.
3. Project in which the equipment will be used, Shooting Permit number and shooting dates.
4. Entry and departure details:
- Port of entry.
- Flight or shipment in which the equipment will arrive in.
- Date of arrival.
- Country of origin.
- Port of departure.
- Flight or shipment in which the equipment will depart in.
- List of persons that will accompany the equipment with their passport numbers.
5. Copy of the Customs Sworn Statement of the equipment that will be temporarily imported.
Location Library
Production Resources
As the leading economy in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic offers an ideal environment for foreign producers to take advantage of a well established industry for productions.
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.
Thompson-Nicola Film Commission
Filming in British Columbia
There are 3 filming zones in BC.
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is in the Distant Location Zone.
Tax Credits:
- Federal
- Provincial
- REGIONAL
Also:
- Production Services Tax Incentives
- Digital Animation Visual Effects Tax Incentive
- Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit
- Canada Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit
For more in-depth information go to:
http://www.creativebc.com/programs/tax-credits/index
There are 3 filming zones in BC.
The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is in the Distant Location Zone.
Tax Credits:
- Federal
- Provincial
- REGIONAL
Also:
- Production Services Tax Incentives
- Digital Animation Visual Effects Tax Incentive
- Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit
- Canada Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit
For more in-depth information go to:
http://www.creativebc.com/programs/tax-credits/index
Welcome to the Thompson-Nicola Region in British Columbia
The Thompson-Nicola Film Commission is a full-time, full-service film commission representing the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, in the interior of British Columbia, Canada.
Desert, canyons, grasslands, mountains and resorts are a few of our BC locations.
The Thompson-Nicola Film Commission office is situated in the City of Kamloops.
Our services include:
- free scouting
- accompanied surveys
- location-script breakdowns
- community liaison services
- permit assistance
- ftp sites dedicated to your projects
- local crew
- production support
- awesome and great looking film commission staff
The Thompson-Nicola Film Commission is a full-time, full-service film commission representing the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, in the interior of British Columbia, Canada.
Desert, canyons, grasslands, mountains and resorts are a few of our BC locations.
The Thompson-Nicola Film Commission office is situated in the City of Kamloops.
Our services include:
- free scouting
- accompanied surveys
- location-script breakdowns
- community liaison services
- permit assistance
- ftp sites dedicated to your projects
- local crew
- production support
- awesome and great looking film commission staff
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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