COLUMBUS, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—The Ohio Department of Development announced today that it is awarding over $44 million in tax credits to support the production of TV series and feature films across the state. The awards are being made through the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit Program, which provides a refundable tax credit of 30 […]
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Wisconsin: A new GOP legislative proposal would grant up to $5 million a year in tax credits for film production companies. The bill from Wisconsin would also create a State Film Office, attached to the Department of Tourism, to oversee the program, which would allow credits such as up to 25% of the salary or […]
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Over the past 20 years, New York has spent nearly $7 billion on taxpayer-funded subsidies to underwrite films and television shows produced in the state. In last year’s budget, annual outlays for the Empire State Film Production Tax Credit were bumped up to $700 million a year, promising a total of $7.7 billion more in cash handouts […]
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After a year that saw stars Matthew McConaughey, Kurt Russell, Morgan Freeman, Luke Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston and Mark Hamill film movies in the state, the Alabama Film Office is looking forward to build on its successes in growing the film and entertainment industry here. “We’ve been very fortunate,” said Brian S. Jones, media and location […]
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Ontario is rolling out the red carpet for major studios. In a move that solidifies its position as Hollywood North, the Canadian province has secured major commitments from Amazon MGM Studios and Netflix, lured by its stable tax credit system, booming infrastructure, and cutting-edge VFX capabilities. “Stability is key,” declares Ontario film commissioner Jason Cutler, […]
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Georgia’s film and TV industry, buoyed by its generous tax credit program, braces for potential shifts as lawmakers unveil a proposal to limit the incentive’s scope. The state currently boasts the nation’s largest production tax credit, with $1.24 billion certified last year. This, however, has caused some concern – with fears of ballooning costs and […]
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As Georgia’s film and television industry continues to grow, the spotlight shines not just on dazzling productions and burgeoning studios, but also on a less glamorous, yet crucial element: housing. Enter Studio Housing Atlanta, a company quietly playing a starring role in attracting and retaining top talent to the Peach State. The state’s generous tax […]
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After announcing intentions to build a sound stage and film studio in Buffalo, NY just over three years ago, Buffalo Studios is putting those plans on hold due to financial issues, the organization announced in a release Tuesday. The original plan was set to bring a “major film studio” as part of an $80 million […]
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If you’ve been in Michigan for a while, you may remember when the state launched a pretty big effort to have more movies, TV shows and commercials filmed here. Projects got big tax breaks and in return the state hoped it could get a lot of jobs and new industry. It didn’t work. A new […]
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From the Star Observer today, the University of Hawaii is expected to announce today that it has selected a private developer to design, build, finance and operate a more than $100 million film and television production studio planned next door to UH West Oahu’s campus in Kapolei. Following an October deadline for submissions, Island Film […]
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