Film Commissions
Film Commissions
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North America
Martin County Film & Television Commission
The Martin County Film Office is an adjunct of the County's Administration Department and Tourism and Marketing Office. Our purpose is to provide quick turnaround permitting for use of County-owned lands, properties, and beaches. There are no fees for our services; however liability insurance coverage extension is required.
Martinsville-Henry County, VA Film Office
Virginia's motion picture incentive package is comprised of two separate performance-based incentive funds. Awards will be made to qualified film, television, documentary or commercial projects based on several factors including length of filming in the Commonwealth, jobs created, trainees hired and Virginia goods and services purchased.
Production Resources
The Martinsville-Henry County Film Office works in partnership with the Association of Film Commissioners International, the Virginia Film Office and Reel Scout to promote Martinsville-Henry County and the amenities that the community has to offer filmmakers and production companies.
Massachusetts Film Office
Massachusetts provides filmmakers with a highly competitive package of tax incentives: a 25% production credit, a 25% payroll credit, and a sales tax exemption.
Any project that spends more than $50,000 in Massachusetts qualifies for the payroll credit. Spending more than 50% of total budget or filming at least 50% of the principal photography days in Massachusetts makes the project eligible for the production credit and a sales tax exemption.
Program requirements are straightforward. There are no annual or project caps. No residency requirements. No extended schedule of credit payouts.
The payroll credit includes above- and below the line; the production credit includes out-of-state production expenses.
Credits can be cashed out with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at 90% of face value after satisfying tax liabilities, or can be transferred at market rate. Credits can be used for up to 5 tax years.
Any project that spends more than $50,000 in Massachusetts qualifies for the payroll credit. Spending more than 50% of total budget or filming at least 50% of the principal photography days in Massachusetts makes the project eligible for the production credit and a sales tax exemption.
Program requirements are straightforward. There are no annual or project caps. No residency requirements. No extended schedule of credit payouts.
The payroll credit includes above- and below the line; the production credit includes out-of-state production expenses.
Credits can be cashed out with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at 90% of face value after satisfying tax liabilities, or can be transferred at market rate. Credits can be used for up to 5 tax years.
With 351 cities and towns, Massachusetts offers extraordinary locations from country quaint to ultra modern, seaside to mountainside, and every period from the 1600's to the present and beyond. We have welcomed hundreds of feature films, both studio and independent, commercials, and television productions throughout the Commonwealth over the past several years. We understand the level of effort it takes to get a production up and running and the Massachusetts Film Office is here to help from development through post production.
Memphis & Shelby County Film & Television Commission
Aid in recruitment and assistance for all types of production. Longest serving film commission staff in the country.
Mendocino County Film Commission
Services
- Scouting Assistance
- Lodging and Dining Information
- Online Permit Information
- Area Maps
- Crew Resource Information
- Vendor Resource Information
Quick Facts
- Mendocino County is 3500 square miles
- Coastline runs 100 miles
- Doubles as New Zealand, New England, Ireland, Scotland, and has many small rural towns and communities
- Non-stop air service from LAX to Sonoma County daily, just south of our county border.
* Film friendly motels, hotels, restaurants and caterers*
- Historical Buildings
Credits
FILM: Need For Speed, Overboard, East of Eden, The Summer of '42, Same Time Next Year, Dying Young, Forever Young, Johnny Belinda, The Majestic, Pontiac Moon, Racing with the Moon
TV: Murder She Wrote, Shark Swarm
COMMERCIALS: Acura, Lincoln, GM, Toyota, BMW, Gallo, Jeep, Caduet, Honda
- Scouting Assistance
- Lodging and Dining Information
- Online Permit Information
- Area Maps
- Crew Resource Information
- Vendor Resource Information
Quick Facts
- Mendocino County is 3500 square miles
- Coastline runs 100 miles
- Doubles as New Zealand, New England, Ireland, Scotland, and has many small rural towns and communities
- Non-stop air service from LAX to Sonoma County daily, just south of our county border.
* Film friendly motels, hotels, restaurants and caterers*
- Historical Buildings
Credits
FILM: Need For Speed, Overboard, East of Eden, The Summer of '42, Same Time Next Year, Dying Young, Forever Young, Johnny Belinda, The Majestic, Pontiac Moon, Racing with the Moon
TV: Murder She Wrote, Shark Swarm
COMMERCIALS: Acura, Lincoln, GM, Toyota, BMW, Gallo, Jeep, Caduet, Honda
Mexican Film Commission
FOPROCINE, the Quality Film Production Fund, is a trust designed to support the production or postproduction of fiction, documentary or animated feature films in coproduction.
Candidates requesting support from FOPROCINE must be Mexican production companies or individuals; the participation of foreign directors or producers is subject to their liaison to a Mexican production company.
FOPROCINE grants resources through coproduction contracts by means of venture capital. The maximum amount granted is 10 million pesos or 80% of the production budget. FOPROCINE's support may be coupled with the support of EFICINE 189, but not with FIDECINE.
FIDECINE, the Film Investment and Stimulus Fund, is a trust for the production, postproduction, distribution and exhibition of fiction or animated feature films, which offers its support through venture capital. The maximum amount granted is 10% of the annual fund budget (about 10 million pesos) or 49% of the production budget.
In addition to the support for production, FIDECINE offers other stimuli for commercial management and/or for the outstanding performance of films at national or foreign film festivals.
If the film recovers 100% of the support received from FIDECINE, the Fund reserves an equal amount to be granted for the next project of the same production company.
FIDECINE's support can be coupled with EFICINE 189, but not with FOPROCINE.
EFICINE 189 is a fiscal stimulus for taxpayers granted by Article 189 of the Internal Revenue Service ISR Law or Income Tax Law. EFICINE 189 supports the production or postproduction and distribution of fiction, documentary or animated feature films.
Through EFICINE, taxpayers investing in film projects in Mexico may obtain a tax credit equal to the amount of their investment, against their income tax due for the period for which the credit is granted. Each project cannot receive more than 20 million Mexican pesos or 80% of the production budget.
EFICINE 189’s support may be combined with FIDECINE y FOPROCINE film stimuli.
ATA CARNET
It is a customs document that allows temporary import and export without payment or customs rights securing of non-perishable goods.
These goods must be re-imported to the country of origin within the established maximum period (1 year). This usually comprises goods for exhibition as well as equipment for the production and performance of professional work.
It is necessary to previously check which countries are subscribed to the ATA system. This is not required for travel within the European Union, except for the Canary Islands, Ceuta, Melilla and the French DOM-TOM.
Issuing Body: Chambers of Commerce
Candidates requesting support from FOPROCINE must be Mexican production companies or individuals; the participation of foreign directors or producers is subject to their liaison to a Mexican production company.
FOPROCINE grants resources through coproduction contracts by means of venture capital. The maximum amount granted is 10 million pesos or 80% of the production budget. FOPROCINE's support may be coupled with the support of EFICINE 189, but not with FIDECINE.
FIDECINE, the Film Investment and Stimulus Fund, is a trust for the production, postproduction, distribution and exhibition of fiction or animated feature films, which offers its support through venture capital. The maximum amount granted is 10% of the annual fund budget (about 10 million pesos) or 49% of the production budget.
In addition to the support for production, FIDECINE offers other stimuli for commercial management and/or for the outstanding performance of films at national or foreign film festivals.
If the film recovers 100% of the support received from FIDECINE, the Fund reserves an equal amount to be granted for the next project of the same production company.
FIDECINE's support can be coupled with EFICINE 189, but not with FOPROCINE.
EFICINE 189 is a fiscal stimulus for taxpayers granted by Article 189 of the Internal Revenue Service ISR Law or Income Tax Law. EFICINE 189 supports the production or postproduction and distribution of fiction, documentary or animated feature films.
Through EFICINE, taxpayers investing in film projects in Mexico may obtain a tax credit equal to the amount of their investment, against their income tax due for the period for which the credit is granted. Each project cannot receive more than 20 million Mexican pesos or 80% of the production budget.
EFICINE 189’s support may be combined with FIDECINE y FOPROCINE film stimuli.
ATA CARNET
It is a customs document that allows temporary import and export without payment or customs rights securing of non-perishable goods.
These goods must be re-imported to the country of origin within the established maximum period (1 year). This usually comprises goods for exhibition as well as equipment for the production and performance of professional work.
It is necessary to previously check which countries are subscribed to the ATA system. This is not required for travel within the European Union, except for the Canary Islands, Ceuta, Melilla and the French DOM-TOM.
Issuing Body: Chambers of Commerce
At the Mexican Film Institute (Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografia), the Mexican Film Commission (Comision Mexicana de Filmaciones) provides audiovisual producers from Mexico and all over the world all that is necessary to film in our country, institutional contacts, specialized guides for producers, incentives for the film and audiovisual industry, specialized professional attention as well as all the required information in order to
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Miami/Dade County Office of Film & Entertainment
Filmiami is cooperation between the two Greater Miami Film Offices: Miami-Dade County and Miami Beach, as well as, several County municipalities to offer a one-stop film/photo permitting system.
Michigan Film & Digital Media Office
The Michigan Film & Digital Media Office welcomes you to contact us regarding the following non-incentives services we continue to provide:
* Guidance on state and local permitting
* 1-2 days complimentary location scouting
* Locations Directory database to search locations
* Production Directory database to search for crew and vendor services
* Customized cast and crew calls on MF&DMO website
* Social media promotions on MF&DMO Facebook and Twitter
* And more exciting programs to come in 2016-2017!
* Guidance on state and local permitting
* 1-2 days complimentary location scouting
* Locations Directory database to search locations
* Production Directory database to search for crew and vendor services
* Customized cast and crew calls on MF&DMO website
* Social media promotions on MF&DMO Facebook and Twitter
* And more exciting programs to come in 2016-2017!
With a broader mission and an innovative approach to promoting film and digital media productions throughout the state, we are expanding our scope to support the creative industries in a more holistic way. Michigan is a preeminent place for filmmakers, digital media artists and producers along with being a home for the range of talent in the state's creative industries. The goal of the Film & Digital Media Office is to attract businesses that create content across all channels, including mobile, CGI, animation, digital gaming and social media. For over 30 years, we've been supporting the media industries here and positioning Michigan as a worldwide production destination, and we're looking forward to helping you.
Milwaukee Film Office
Diverse, affordable and accessible locations, simple permit procedures and ample production resources make Milwaukee an ideal location for your next production.
We are your local resource for:
-Assistance on location scouting, transportation and accommodations
-Securing production assistance from area experts
-Directions on permits
-Establishing connections with local organizations that will help your production team accomplish its goals
The Milwaukee Film Office is administered by staff from VISIT Milwaukee, the local tourism bureau. For images and b-roll of Milwaukee see: http://www.visitmilwaukee.org/request-press-kit
We are your local resource for:
-Assistance on location scouting, transportation and accommodations
-Securing production assistance from area experts
-Directions on permits
-Establishing connections with local organizations that will help your production team accomplish its goals
The Milwaukee Film Office is administered by staff from VISIT Milwaukee, the local tourism bureau. For images and b-roll of Milwaukee see: http://www.visitmilwaukee.org/request-press-kit
Minnesota Film and TV
A reimbursement of 20% to 25% of Minnesota production expenditures. The incentive is available to qualified feature films, documentaries, TV pilots, programs or series, TV commercials, music videos, internet and post production only. PLEASE NOTE: if MN photography has already begun, the project is NOT eligible to apply. For more information on our incentive visit...https://mnfilmtv.org/incentives/snowbate/
Whether you're looking for a location, planning a scout, crewing up for a commercial or shopping for incentives, the staff at Minnesota Film and TV has the resources and experience to help get it done.
What do we do?
- Attract production to Minnesota through the Snowbate incentive program, a 20 to 25% rebate on eligible Minnesota expenditures.
- Market Minnesota's talent, crew and production infrastructure in the Minnesota Production Directory
- Maintain an extensive statewide digital location photo database.
- Develop and sustain relationships with independent producers and location decision-makers at major studios and networks nationwide.
- Facilitate production with location and scouting services and crew, equipment and permitting referrals.
What do we do?
- Attract production to Minnesota through the Snowbate incentive program, a 20 to 25% rebate on eligible Minnesota expenditures.
- Market Minnesota's talent, crew and production infrastructure in the Minnesota Production Directory
- Maintain an extensive statewide digital location photo database.
- Develop and sustain relationships with independent producers and location decision-makers at major studios and networks nationwide.
- Facilitate production with location and scouting services and crew, equipment and permitting referrals.
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