Posted 30 July, 2007 in Wisconsin
THE PRODUCERS GUILD OF AMERICA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE FILM OFFICE. PLEASE VERIFY ALL INFORMATION WITH THE FILM OFFICE DIRECTLY.
1) Does your state offer tax incentives? 25% Film Tax credit program with two types of credits; a refundable credit of 25% of qualified in-state production expenses including non-resident wages salaries for service provided directly for the production in the state and paid by another entity (e.g. payroll company) subject to certain restrictions and a non-transferable (and non-refundable) tax credit of 25% of the first $100,000 of wages paid to Wisconsin residents, excluding the two highest paid employees. The state also provides a non-transferable and non-refundable credit equal to the sales use tax paid for purchases and services, which can be carried forward for up to 15 years. Wisconsin also now offers a 15% Film Production Company Investment Credit for residents interested in investing in a film or multi media project. This credit is also non-transferable.
Wisconsin also has a 15% investment credit for facilities construction and offers over 600 screens through a partnership with Marcus Theaters Corp. to filmmakers who make their film in Wisconsin.
For an update on the incentives, please call Scott Robbe at Film Wisconsin, Inc. at 414.287.4251 – http://www.filmwisconsin.net .
2) Are there cash rebates offered? Rebates are offered on labor with an additional 0% sales tax for items purchased in Wisconsin.
3) What are your caps/minimums? Caps are currently being discussed, there is no current annual cap. Minimum spend is $50,000 for a production under 30 minutes and $100,000 for a production over 30 minutes.***** NOTE: FILM OFFICE HAS BEEN ASKED TO NOTIFY FILMUSA IF CAP HAS BEEN MET.
4) Are there sales tax discounts? Sales tax on items purchased in Wisconsin will be done at 0%
5) Are there hotel tax discounts? There are no hotel tax discounts, but industry rates have been established to provide rooms from $26\night (mid level) to $129\night (luxury)
6) Are there any state or local fees offered at no charge? Local municipalities determine police and fire costs, generally they are free if the work occurs during a normal business day and if resources are available. Permits are either free or at low cost. Many state locations are available at no cost. Insurance is required.
7) Is your state a “right to work state”? Wisconsin is a “right to work state�? with both Union and non union crew bases.
Crew base - Wisconsin has union crew members that service Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. On many productions non union crew are permitted on IATSE productions. Non union crews also are available to service multiple productions. There is full crew cooperation in mixing both in and out of state crew. For more information: Contact Scott Robbe at Film Wisconsin – 414.287.4251 http://www.filmwisconsin.net .
9) Do you have sound stages? - Sound stages exist in Milwaukee at Chain Reaction Studios, they include a 10,000 sq. ft. studio \ 8,500 sq. ft. studio \ 4,500 “green screen�? studio with full motion control capabilities. Television studios exist in most major Wisconsin cities. A listing of available warehouses\alternative studio spaces is available through Film Wisconsin. All facilities are within a “studio zone�? travel distance from city centers.
10) Do you have equipment houses in your state? - Major grip and electric vendors are located in Milwaukee, Madison and easily added to from Chicago vendors.
11) Do you have film and/or sound labs in your state? - The closest full service film\sound lab is located in Chicago with smaller local sound and video transfer houses located in Milwaukee.
12) Specify your weather patterns - Due to global warming Wisconsin now see cold weather in Jan.-March. , the rest of the year we see temperatures in the 50-80 degree range. Heavy weather is rare in this part of the country.
13) What are the child labor laws in your area? - Wisconsin has some of the nation’s least strict child labor laws
14) Please list the productions which have shot in your state within the last 2 years. - Some of the recent productions in Wisconsin include the re-make of The Amityville Horror and Mr. 3000. National, regional and international commercials shoot yearly.
Wisconsin has just recently opened a new film office as a public\private partnership. Major investors in the film and television industry are also now making Wisconsin their home.
For more information – Please contact Scott Robbe – Film Wisconsin, Inc. http://www.filmwisconsin.net - 414.287.4251
Posted 29 July, 2007 in California
THE PRODUCERS GUILD OF AMERICA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE FILM OFFICE. PLEASE VERIFY ALL INFORMATION WITH THE FILM OFFICE DIRECTLY.
1. Does your state offer tax incentives? A production tax incentive bill is currently being reviewed by the California Legislature. The Scene in San Francisco incentive is a refund of all city costs in the city and a portion of hotel, sales tax & all San Francisco payroll taxes with a per production cap of the total contribution of taxes paid to the city. (Please visit www.filmsf.org for more details.)
2. Are there sales tax discounts?
Five percent sales tax exemption on the purchase or lease of post-production equipment for qualified persons. (Exemption is taken by the seller of the equipment and passed on to the buyer at the point of purchase.)
3. Are there hotel tax discounts?
No State hotel tax on occupancy. Most cities or counties that impose a local hotel tax have a tax exemption for occupancies in excess of 30 days.
4. Are there any state or local fees offered at no charge?
Free permits for California State properties.
No Location fees for California state properties.
The City of Los Angeles waives location use fees at many frequently filmed City facilities including City Hall, city-owned office buildings and property and all public library facilities.
5. Is your state a “right to work state”? No
6. Crew base
Number of union crews (i.e. - how many productions can be served?) California has the largest crew base in the world — able to accommodate over 100 simultaneous productions.
7. Do you have sound stages?
Los Angeles has over 375 stages with over 4.2 million square feet of space.
San Francisco has 30 stages with total square footage of 465,000.
San Diego has 13 stages ranging in size from 1100 – 15,000 square feet.
8. Do you have equipment houses in your state? Visit http://www.film.ca.gov/ for resource listings.
9. Do you have film and/or sound labs in your state? Visit http://www.film.ca.gov for resource listings.
10. Specify your weather patterns
Moderate weather year round with 315 sunny days per year.
11. What are the child labor laws in your area? Please visit http://www.film.ca.gov/ProductionTools/WorkPermits.html for details on child labor in California
12. Please list the productions which have shot in your state within the last 2 years. California hosts nearly 200 feature films every year and countless TV series, commercials, and documentaries. Major recent productions include - Nowhereland , Hancock, Iron Man , Frost/Nixon, Eagle Eye, Get Smart, Lions for Lambs, Grindhouse, Superbad, The Heartbreak Kid, Charlie Wilson’s War, Zodiac, Pursuit of Happyness, Transformers, Letters From Iwo Jima, Dreamgirls
13. Please add any additional information, or a statement from your office here.
• On site location library and CinemaScout, http://www.cinemascout.org/cgi-bin/WebObjects/CinemaScout, a web-based location finder for sites throughout California.
• On site California Highway Patrol (CHP) Film Liaison available to assist with filming on State freeways and highways. This liaison also arranges CHP officers to monitor film shoots.
• On site California State Fire Marshal available to provide advice and approval for pyrotechnics and other special effect permits for State properties.
• Coordination with more than 55 in-state film commissions. CFC will e-mail your customized location requests to designated film commission offices.
• Production and troubleshooting assistance.
Posted 29 July, 2007 in Montana
THE PRODUCERS GUILD OF AMERICA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE FILM OFFICE. PLEASE VERIFY ALL INFORMATION WITH THE FILM OFFICE DIRECTLY.
1. Does your state offer tax incentives? Yes
a. Details including percentage? 14% on Montana Labor 9% on Montana budgetary expenditures No sales tax
b. Refundable/Transferable/Rebate? - Refundable Credit
c. Brokerage contact? - No brokerage needed - Credit refunded as cash
d. Difference between local productions vs. productions/corps from out-of-state? - Equal treatment
2. Are there cash rebates offered?
a. labor? - Yes
b. sales tax? - NO sales tax in Montana! - No paperwork, no rebate needed
3. What are your caps/minimums?
a. Cap per production? – No cap or minimum spend - each episode of TV or mini series counts as separate production
b. Annual cap? – None
c. Is there a minimum spend requirement per production? - None
4. Are there sales tax discounts? - No sales tax at all in Montana
5. Are there hotel tax discounts? - Yes, the entire 7% tax is refunded after a stay of 30 days or longer
6. Are there any state or local fees offered at no charge?
a. Police/Fire ? - Many Montana Cities have free police and fire support for production.
b. Permits? - No state permits needed. Federal/other land management agencies have standardized permits.
c. Use of state or locations at no charge/reduced cost? - Some state owned locations available for no/reduced cost.
7. Is your state a “right to work state?” - Montana is not a “Right to Work” State
8. Crew base
a. Number of union crews (i.e. - how many productions can be served?) - 1
b. Number of non-union crews- 1
c. Allowances to bring crew from out-of state (union cooperation)- Yes
d. Crew contact information - On-line at http://www.montanafilm.com or in the Montana Production Guide
9. Do you have sound stages?
a. How many, size, website? - No sound stages in Montana
b. Measurements of stages? - N/A
c. Alternatives to sound stages (warehouses, etc)? - Many available Warehouses/unused large spaces
d. Proximity to city center - Each major city has options right in town.
10. Do you have equipment houses in your state? - Yes
a. Please specify grip/electric/camera/vehicles, etc. - 1 Full service Grip and Electric house, http://www.filmlitesmt.com - 2 smaller rental operations with 3 ton and 5 ton packages
b. Where are they located? - Bozeman, Montana
c. If not in your state, closest facilities? - Full service available in state.
11. Do you have film and/or sound labs in your state?
a. Please specify - N/A
b. Where are they located? N/A
c. If not in your state, closest facilities? - Nearest facilities are in Seattle, Salt Lake City, or Minneapolis.
12. Specify your weather patterns - Montana has wonderful weather! This is a broad question, please see http://www.montanafilm.com/weather_dev.htm
13. What are the child labor laws in your area? - None specifically - Montana abides by the Federal regulations in this area.
14. Please list the productions which have shot in your state within the last 2 years. –
Call of the Wild, A Fork in the Road (indie feature directed by Jim Kouf), Taking Chance (HBO movie), A Plumm Summer, Paper Dolls, Pretty Ugly People, Iron Ridge, Don’t Come Knocking (a film by Wim Wenders), The Chronicles of Narnia-The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (2nd Unit), many many others. Please see this link http://www.montanafilm.com/madeinmt_03.htm
15. Please add any additional information, or a statement from your office here.
The Montana Film Office was created in 1974 as a central information source for on-location filmmakers. It is a component of the Montana Promotion Division of the Montana Department of Commerce. The primary role of the Montana Film Office is to bring productions (feature films, commercials, documentaries, television programs, and still shoots) into Montana for the overall economic benefit of the state. We work with producers to find locations that fit their script, as well as act as their liaison through every phase of production.
Posted 29 July, 2007 in Puerto Rico
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Information will be forthcoming
Posted 29 July, 2007 in Alabama
THE PRODUCERS GUILD OF AMERICA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE FILM OFFICE. PLEASE VERIFY ALL INFORMATION WITH THE FILM OFFICE DIRECTLY.
1. Does your state offer tax incentives? Not at this time. We will present another bill in our next legislative session.
2. Are there sales tax discounts or rebates? No
3.Are there hotel tax discounts? No
4. Are there any locations, state or local fees offered at no charge? Not answered
a. Police/Fire ? Contact the Film Office
b. Permits? Contact the Film Office
c. Use of state or city locations at no charge/reduced cost? Contact the Film Office
d. Major highways available for filming? Contact the Film Office
5. Is your state a “right to work state?” Yes
6. Crew base Yes see our web site - Alabama Production Directory – http://www.alabamafilm.org
a. Number of union crews (i.e.-how many larger union productions can be served?) “Multiple”
b. Number of non-union crews - “Multiple”
c. Allowances to bring crew from out-of state (union cooperation) – Please Contact Union Rep
d. Crew contact information -http://www.alabamafilm.org
7. Do you have sound stages for long & short term rentals? Yes http://www.alabamafilm.org
a. How many, size, website? - 1 - http://www.workplay.com
b.. What are the dimensions of the largest stage? - 5,250 sq ft.
c. Alternatives to sound stages (warehouses, etc)? - Yes
d. Proximity to city center? - not answered
8. Do you have equipment houses that can accommodate long & short term rentals? http://www.alabamafilm.org http://alabamafilm.org/dynamic/results.asp
a. Please specify grip/electric/camera/vehicles, etc. - all of the above
b. Where are they located? - Huntsville, Montgomery, Birmingham, Mobile
c. If not in your state, closest facilities? - Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Florida
9. Do you have film and/or sound labs in your state? Yes, see our website http://www.alabamafilm.org http://alabamafilm.org/dynamic/results.asp
a. Please specify -all of the above
b. Where are they located? - Huntsville, Montgomery, Birmingham, Mobile
c. Can they process and print? - not answered
d. If not in your state, closest facilities? - Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Florida
10. Please specify your weather patterns. http://www.alabamafilm.org/weather.htm
11. What are the child labor laws in your area? http://www.alalabor.state.al.us/CHILD_LABOR.htm
12. Please list the productions which have shot in your state within the last 2 years.
“Like Moles, Like Rats,” “Honeydripper,” “Bloodlines,” “Birth of a Legend: Story of the WaWa,” “Final Destination 4.”
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Posted 24 July, 2007 in Alaska
THE PRODUCERS GUILD OF AMERICA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE FILM OFFICE. PLEASE VERIFY ALL INFORMATION WITH THE FILM OFFICE DIRECTLY.
1. Does your state offer tax incentives?
On June 4, 2008 Governor Sarah Palin signed SB230 into law, creating an Alaska Film Office and a transferable tax credit for qualified film production expenditures. The Alaska Office of Economic Development has initiated drafting of regulations and will work with the Alaska Department of Revenue and Alaska Department of Law on this process as expeditiously as possible. The target date to complete the Regulatory process is fall of 08’.
Incentive Program Summary
• 30 percent transferable tax credit on qualified expenditures.
• Claim an extra 10% for wages paid to Alaska residents.
• Claim an extra 2% if filming in a rural area.
• Claim an extra 2% if filming between October 1 and March 30.
• No salary cap per employee per production.
The final version of the bill signed by the Governor can be viewed at: SB 230
2. Are there cash rebates offered? No.
3. What are your caps/minimums? No caps. Must spend at least $100,000 in a consecutive 24 month period.
4. Are there sales tax discounts? Alaska does not have a state sales tax.
5. Are there hotel tax discounts? Alaska does not have a state lodging tax.
6. Are there any state or local fees offered at no charge? No
7. Is your state a “right to work state”? No.
8. Crew base - please contact film commissioner
9. Do you have sound stages? - please contact film commissioner
10. Do you have equipment houses in your state? – please contact film commissioner
11. Do you have film and/or sound labs in your state? - please contact film commissioner
12. Specify your weather patterns
With 586,400 square miles spanning almost 20 degrees of latitude, approximately 6,640 miles of coastline influenced by ocean waters and sea ice, and altitudes from sea level to the highest point in North America, Alaska has a wide range of weather patterns.
Southeast: This dramatic coastal region is rainforest and glacier territory with a temperate, moist, maritime climate. Annual rainfall: 92 inches. Longest day: 18.18 hrs. Shortest Day: 6:21 hrs.
Southcentral: The weather in this region is variable—Prince William Sound has a mild, maritime climate, while Anchorage and inland areas enjoy less precipitation, low humidity, and greater temperature ranges. Snow covers the region from late October to mid-April. Annual rainfall 15.2 inches. Longest day: 19.21 hrs. Shortest Day: 5.28 hrs.
Interior: This region of endless tundra, forest rolling hills and mountains has temperatures hit both extremes, but actual annual precipitation is low. Snow between October and April. Permafrost underlies much of the interior. Annual rainfall 10.4 inches. Longest day: 21.49 hrs. Shortest Day: 3.45 hrs.
Arctic: The arctic region receives very little precipitation and humidity compares with that of a desert. Light dry snow stays on the ground from September to May. Ice masses remain in the ocean year-round. Annual rainfall 4.8 inches. Longest day: No sunset 5/10 to 8/2 Shortest Day: No sunrise 11/18 to 1/24
Southwest: Mainland areas can be windy, but rain and snow do not fall frequently. On the Alaska Peninsula and the Aleutian Islands, it can be an Arctic climate which is constantly changing. Annual rainfall 16.1 inches. Longest day: 19.11 hrs. Shortest Day: 5.36 hrs.
Detailed temperature Information
http://climate.gi.alaska.edu/Climate/Normals/index.html
13. What are the child labor laws in your area?
Children who are 17 years of age and younger and are employed by the entertainment industry must have a valid work permit on file with the Alaska Division of Labor Standards and Safety. Work permit applications and a synopsis of Alaska’s Child Labor Laws may be obtained from the Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Administration Office. http://www.labor.state.ak.us/lss/childlaw.htm
14. Please list the productions which have shot in your state within the last 2 years.
Feature
Transformers (2007)
Into the Wild (2007)
Fireflies (2007)
The Guardian (2006)
50 First Dates (2004)
Posted 24 July, 2007 in Nevada
Nevada Film Office
555 E. Washington Ave., Suite 5400
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Toll Free: 877-NEV-FILM (877-638-3456)
Telephone: 702-486-2711
Hotline: 702-486-2727
www.nevadafilm.com
Fax: 702-486-2712
E-mail: lvnfo@bizopp.state.nv.us
Posted 9 July, 2007 in Nevada
THE PRODUCERS GUILD OF AMERICA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE FILM OFFICE. PLEASE VERIFY ALL INFORMATION WITH THE FILM OFFICE DIRECTLY.
1. Does your state offer tax incentives? No.
2. Are there cash rebates offered? No.
3. What are your caps/minimums? N/A
4. Are there sales tax discounts? No.
5. Are there hotel tax discounts? Room tax abates after 30 days continuous occupancy.
6. Are there any state or local fees offered at no charge?
a. Police/Fire ? No.
b. Permits? Yes, free permits
c. Use of state or locations at no charge/reduced cost? Yes, free governmental properties use with specific exceptions as applicable.
7. Is your state a “right to work state”? Yes
8. Crew base - see www.nevadafilm.com
9. Do you have sound stages? see www.nevadafilm.com
10. Do you have equipment houses in your state? see www.nevadafilm.com
11. Do you have film and/or sound labs in your state? see www.nevadafilm.com
12. Specify your weather patterns 300+ days of sunshine per year; temp & sunrise/sunset chart available in Nevada Production Directory,
see www.nevadafilm.com
13. What are the child labor laws in your area? see www.nevadafilm.com
14. Please list the productions which have shot in your state within the last 2 years.
More than 500 productions are assisted by our office each year that physically shoot here; another three to five hundred are working with us in advance, in preparation, in development, etc.
Recent feature films have included: “The Hangover”, “Prison Break”, “Magic Man”, “Ironman”, “21”, “What Happens in Vegas”, “Ocean’s 13″, “Knocked Up”, “Into the Wild”, “Transformers”, “Smokin’ Aces”, “My Blueberry Nights”, and “Rocky 6”. We’ve had numerous smaller films and indies, as well.
Production in the last few months have shot here from practically every network (CBS, NBC, ABC, VH1, MTV, FOX, FOX SPORTS, SUNDANCE CH., HBO, DISCOVERY, DISCOVERY CANADA, PLAYBOY CH., BRAVO, HGTV, A&E, GSN, OXYGEN, FINE LIVING NTWK, PBS, SHOWTIME, SCI FI CH., AMC, CMT, even THE WEATHER CH. And others!
International productions have shot here recently from France, the UK, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Dutch TV, the BBC, Denmark, Germany, Sweden and Canada, among others. Music videos, commercials and so much more from production companies throughout California and across the country.
15. Please add any additional information, or a statement from your office here.
Nevada does not have any formal incentive or rebate programs specifically for filming/production at this time, however it is worth noting that many fees, taxes and other charges that a production incurs in other jurisdictions are not charged in Nevada , in effect saving the production one hundred percent of those fees and charges.
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