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 percent on production cast and crew wages and other in-state spending for eligible productions.

“By investing in these productions, we’re fueling the vibrant creativity that’s alive in Ohio’s communities and serving as a powerful catalyst for economic growth,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development. “These projects celebrate and showcase our diverse landscapes, generate jobs, stimulate local businesses, and create a lasting legacy for the arts in Ohio.”

In total, 23 projects are being awarded more than $44 million in tax credits. These projects are expected to create 530 full-time jobs and total nearly $503 million in production expenses.

Projects being awarded are:

TV Series

• An Interesting Life Season 2, Southwest Ohio, $432,300

• WWE 2024, Ohio, $1,675,986

• Nightmare Transmission Season 2, Ashland/Columbus, $265,247.40

• Heartland Horror Chronicles Season 1, Crestline, $129,444

• Christmas on Main, Ashland, $148,842

• Kings of Vegas, Cleveland, $105,878.25

Feature Films

• Genesis, Cleveland/Cincinnati, $11,091,686.70

• Superthief, Northeast Ohio, $5,296,260.30

• Alarum, Cincinnati, $5,863,392.30

• Epiphany, Cincinnati, $6,052,988.40

• Stained Glass, Southwest Ohio, $3,026,255

• The Marshal, Southwest Ohio, $2,380,988.40

• Nutcracker’s Mustache, Dayton/Cincinnati, $2,008,106.70

• The Last of the Big-time Promoters, Southwest Ohio, $985,500

• Never Quit, The Todd Crandell Story, Toledo, $1,256,153.40

• Harbor Master, Northeast Ohio, $1,113,364.80

• Down to the Felt, Columbus, $385,853.70

• Oscar’s Options, Cincinnati, $823,269.60

• Slay, Columbus, $519,603.60

• The Forgotten Chord, Columbus, $115,651.50

• Heavenly Wickedness, Ashtabula, $110,625

• Cannonballer, Summit, $148,371

• Aimless, Columbus, $93,313.50

The Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit Program was created in 2009 to encourage and develop a strong film industry in Ohio. Applications are reviewed and awarded in two rounds each year, with $50 million provided annually.

For more information about the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit and how to apply, visit the Ohio Department of Development’s website.