Posted 3 August, 2007 in Wyoming
Wyoming Film Office
1520 Etchepare Circle
Cheyenne, WY 82007
Toll free: (800) 458-6657
Local: (307) 777-3400
Email: info@wyomingfilm.com
http://www.filmwyoming.com
Posted 3 August, 2007 in Wyoming
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! For details please see our site: http://www.filmwyoming.com/incentive/index.php
For a summary: LINK to EP summary of Wyoming incentive
4. Are there sales tax discounts NO
5. Are there hotel tax discounts?Lodging tax is waived after 30 night stay.
6. Are there any state or local fees offered at no charge? Negotiable.
7. Is your state a “right to work state”? Yes, we are a “right to work state.”
8. Crew base
a. Union/Non-Union – Because we are a “right to work state” the majority of our crew people are non-union
b. Allowances to bring crew from out-of state (union cooperation) No stipulations.
9. Do you have sound stages? NO
\10. Do you have equipment houses in your state? NO
11. Do you have film and/or sound labs in your state? NO
12. Specify your weather patterns Refer to our website at http://www.filmwyoming.com
13. What are the child labor laws in your area? Refer to our website at http://www.filmwyoming.com
14. Please list the productions which have shot in your state within the last 2 years
Flicka; Fox 2000 Pictures, Indi Film”30″; The Amazing Race, TV Special; The Great Adventure, TV Special.
West Virginia Film Office
90 MacCorkle Avenue, SW
South Charleston, WV 25303
Toll Free: (866) 6WV-FILM
Phone: (304) 558-2200, ext. 382
Mobile: (304) 550-1871
Fax: (304) 558-1662
Email: phaynes@wvfilm.com
www.wvfilm.com
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! Please see our link for details: http://www.wvfilm.com/incentives.htm
For a summary, see: LINK TO EP’S SUMMARY OF WV INCENTIVE
2. Are there sales tax discounts?
Yes. Qualified in-state purchases and rentals of tangible personal property directly used in production, and in-state purchases of services directly used in production, are exempt from the 6% Consumers Sales and Service Tax.
3. Are there hotel tax discounts?
Yes. Exemption from the 6% Consumers Sales and Service Tax and exemption from the Local Hotel/Motel Tax (% varies per region) on lodging stays in excess of thirty (30) consecutive days per person at the same facility.
4. Are there any state or local fees offered at no charge?
a. Police/Fire?Cost recovery for use of police/fire is standard statewide, although some areas provide such services complimentary depending on the needs of a production.
b. Permits? There are no permit fees for permit applications on state-owned property. On federal property (nationwide), there are location fees, permit fees, and cost recovery charges, when applicable.
c. Use of state or locations at no charge/reduced cost? Most state-owned property is fee-free, but a usage fee associated with cost recovery may occur in certain circumstances (projects evaluated on case-by-case basis).
5. Is your state a “right to work state”? No.
6. Crew base?
Non-union crew base is relatively small (a few dozen). Most union crew IATSE members are stagehands, but many also have a mix of film and television experience. Teamsters is prevalent throughout the state. Most crew and production companies are listed in the state’s Production Services Directory (available in print and on website).
7. Do you have sound stages? Not traditional soundstages, but there are many alternatives.
a. Alternatives to sound stages (warehouses, etc)? Dozens of warehouses that could be used for temporary soundstages throughout the state.
b. Proximity to city center. Throughout the state; many within city centers and some on outskirts of city centers..
8. Do you have equipment houses in your state? Not traditional rental facilities, but several of the large production companies have grip trucks and camera packages available for rent.
a. Please specify grip/electric/camera/vehicles, etc. 5 Grip Trucks of various sizes; 4 Camera Support of various types/sizes
b. Where are they located? Charleston, Morgantown, Martinsburg
c. If not in your state, closest facilities? Additional facilities close to borders: Baltimore MD, Washington DC, Pittsburgh PA, Cincinnati & Columbus OH, Richmond VA, Charlotte & Wilmington NC, Louisville KY
9. Do you have film and/or sound labs in your state? No.
a. If not in your state, closest facilities? Baltimore MD, New York NY, Pittsburgh PA, Arlington VA, Atlanta GA
10. Specify your weather patterns.
West Virginia enjoys four distinct seasons. Depending on where you shoot, the seasons can differ dramatically. In the low-lying areas and valleys, including the western regions of the state and the Eastern Panhandle, winters are quite mild and summers warm. In the central, more mountainous areas of the state (particularly, the Potomac Highlands), winters are much colder, with greater amounts of snow, and summers are pleasant and mild. The statewide average high temperature in July is in the high 70s, while in January, temps in the mid-30s are average. Precipitation across the state averages 40 to 60 inches per year, and snowfall averages 20 to 25 inches per year in most of the state, except for the Potomac Highlands region, which receives significantly greater amounts.
11. What are the child labor laws in your area?
Although not a requirement of law, employers may require proof of age for persons 16-17 years of age (work hours unrestricted; may not drive motor vehicles as principal part of employment or for delivery purposes; work limited to age appropriate non-hazardous occupations). Work Permits are required for persons 14-15 years of age (various restrictions associated with work hours; restricted to non-hazardous occupations). For persons 13 years of age or younger, no permits are required for actors or performers in motion pictures, theatrical, radio, or television productions. For details, contact the West Virginia Division of Labor, Wage and Hour section at 304-558-7890 or download the child labor statute at www.labor.state.wv.us/images/forms/wage/LAWCHILD.PDF.
12. Please list the productions which have shot in your state within the last 2 years.
Dozens of productions, large and small (film, TV, national commercials, music videos, national feature advertising, etc.) have shot in West Virginia, of which a brief list is provided below:
Warner Bros., “We Are Marshall” (studio feature) (April 2006 & Sept 2006)
NBC’s Sci-Fi Channel, The Mothman (cable) (August 2006)
National Geographic, “Is It Real” (cable) (August 2006)
Discovery Kids, “Mystery Hunters” (cable) (August 2006)
Anonymous Content (interactive web short films for Phillip Morris) (July 2006)
The History Channel, “The States” (July 2006)
Cheap Thrills Media, “Brothers of the Badge” (indie feature) (June 2006)
Possum Films, “Sixteen to Life” (indie feature) (June 2006)
Pilgrim Film & TV, “Ghost Hunters” (cable) (June 2006)
Pewter Productions, “Matewan Revisited” (indie documentary) (April 2006)
Home & Garden TV, “ReZoned” (cable) (Feb 2006)
Fairfax County Films, “Mount Vernon Museum Project” (Feb 2006)
Edward Jones Investments (feature advertising) (Nov 2005)
Creepy Canada TV (Sept 2005)
Country Music Television, “Home Blitz” (cable) (Sept 2005)
Honda Motorcycle (feature advertising) (August 2005)
Sony Corp., Vaio (feature advertising) (August 2005)
Big Idea, Animal Spots, PA credit union (regional commercial) (August 2005)
Hidden Door Productions, “Solar Energy” (indie documentary) (July 2005)
Comcast, Bennett-Watt Productions, “Discoveries . . . America” (promo DVD) (June 2005)
Magnolia Pictures & 2929 Entertainment, “Bubble” (indie feature) (April 2005)
Office Kei, “Pee Wee Gaskins” (indie documentary) (March 2005)
Rubicon Productions (indie feature) (March 2005)
ABC Good Morning America, “Glassmaking” (Jan 2005)
Toyota Mfg. (national commercial) (November 2004)
FX Networks, “30 Days” (cable) (August 2004)
13. Please add any additional information, or a statement from your office here.
MORE INCENTIVES # 1: River On DemandTM is a complimentary service service made possible by the drawdown of Summersville Lake by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the flow of the Gauley River can be modulated to suit productions during November (on occasion, during other times as well).
West Virginia may be best known for its hospitality, beauty, and mountains, but there are dozens of quaint and historic towns, small metro areas, coal mining towns, railroad towns, and unique architectural structures just waiting to have their theatrical debut. And West Virginia is more accessible than most people think. The Northern Panhandle region is within 35-50 minute of Pittsburgh International Airport, and portions of the Eastern Panhandle are within 50-70 minutes of D.C.’s Dulles International Airport and Baltimore’s BMI Airport. The state’s eight commercial airports combine to provide non-stop service to Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Houston, Myrtle Beach, New York City (LaGuardia), Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Washington DC (Dulles and Reagan).
Posted 3 August, 2007 in Washington
WASHINGTON STATE FILM OFFICE
2001 6th Ave. #2600
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 256-6151
(206) 256-6154 Fax
e-mail: wafilm@cted.wa.gov
www.filmwashington.com
Posted 3 August, 2007 in Virginia
Virginia Film Office
901 East Byrd Street
Richmond, VA 23219-4048
Phone: (804) 545-5530
Toll Free: (800) 854-6233
Fax: (804) 545-5531
Recorded Message: (800) 641-0810
Email: vafilm@virginia.org
Posted 3 August, 2007 in Virginia
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. Please contact Film Office Director Rita McClenny for details. 800.854-6233. For a summary: EP SUMMARY OF VIRGINIA INCENTIVE
2. Are there sales tax discounts?
Items purchased for use on a filmed project are exempt from the state’s sales and use tax. The exemption is available at the time the purchase is made. Reports or filing upon completion of production are not required.
3. Are there hotel tax discounts?
In most cities, hotel rooms are exempt from state hotel taxes after a 30-day stay. Film Office staff will provide more information, and will work with productions to secure the best possible hotel rates for film crews.
4. Are there any state or local fees offered at no charge?
The state of Virginia and most localities do not require permits for filming. Permits may be required for localities in which the filming occurs on public property and/or provides a disruption to the public. The Film Office has a network of film liaisons throughout the state to assist with permits that may be required, or securing assistance by public organizations such police or fire personnel.
Most state-owned facilities and locations are available free of location charge or at a greatly reduced cost. Film Office staff are skilled at working to find the lowest possible
costs for location charges statewide. A state-owned 35,000 square foot building in Richmond, Virginia, is available for office and production, based on availability. The building has a 30’ ceiling in certain sections and is in the City of Richmond.
5. Is your state a “right to work state? Virginia is a “right to work” state
6. Crew base
A recent study by the Virginia Commonwealth University Center for Public Policy has determined that approximately 6000 people are currently employed in Virginia’s film, video, television, and commercial industries, including actors, crew members and employees of production-related businesses. The crew is centered primarily in three major production areas of the state: Northern Virginia near Washington, DC, Hampton Roads, on the Atlantic shore, and Richmond, the state’s capitol. Each area contains a significant crew base.
7. Do you have sound stages?
There are sound stages and production facilities of varying sizes located throughout the state. For more information on these, access the Production Services Directory at http://www.film.virginia.org or call the Film Office at 800.854.6233.
8. Do you have equipment houses in your state?
There are various kinds of equipment houses throughout the state, and in neighboring Maryland, Washington DC and North Carolina. For more information on these, access the Virginia Production Services Directory at http://www.film.virginia.org or call the Film Office at 800.854.6233.
9. Do you have film and/or sound labs in your state?
For more information abut camera and sound labs, access the Virginia Production Services Directory at http://www.film.virginia.org or call the Film Office at 800.854.6233.
10. Specify your weather patterns
Virginia’s climate is a diverse one, with temperatures and precipitation that very significantly throughout the state. In the eastern portion of the state, where the ocean tends to keep the climate relatively mild, the weather is warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer with very little snow. The northern and western regions usually have winters that are colder with significant snowfalls while the central and southern regions are generally quite mild. Visit the weather site at http://www.virginia.org/site/weather.asp for more information on Virginia weather patterns.
11. What are the child labor laws in your area?
To work in a film, children under the age of 16 are required, by Virginia law, to have a Theatrical Work permit. Application for this permit must be made to the Commissioner of Labor and Industry at least 5 days prior to the date of the performance.
For questions about child labor laws, or to obtain a copy of the theatrical work permit, contact:
Ellen Marie Hess, Virginia Department of Labor (804)786-3224, ellenmarie.hess@doli.com or visit the website at http://www.doli.state.va.us
12. Please list the productions which have shot in your state in the last 2 years.
A wide variety of film, television, and documentary, commercial and video production has taken place in Virginia in the past two years. A representative list includes:
Features: Evan Almighty, The New World, Mission Impossible III, Flags of Our Fathers, Beast in the Heart (Don’t Tell), Swedish Auto, War of the Worlds
Television: Commander in Chief, FBI Files, Buried Secrets, The West Wing, , Diagnosis Unknown, Psychic Investigators, Indycar Racer, Court TV, College Hill
Commercials: Mercedes Benz, Ford, Yamaha, Geico, America Online
Documentary: Brown vs. Board of Education, Discovery, BBC America,
13. Please add any additional information, or a statement from your office here.
Virginia is an exceptional place for all kinds of filmmaking. Locations include ocean settings with small fishing villages and large seaside towns. Rural Virginia is comprised of farmland, horse country, and small picturesque villages. The western part of the state features incredible scenic vistas in the incomparable Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Mountains and Alleghany Mountains. There are four centuries of historic locations representing the colonial, revolutionary war, pioneer, and civil war eras and exceptional 20th century and 21st century architecture. Visit the Film Office website, http://www.film.virginia.org where more than 5000 location files, searchable by category and sub-category, are available for your use.
Don’t have time to look through all those locations? Just contact Film Office staff who will prepare a customized package of possible locations for you and will send it to you electronically or through the mail.
The Virginia Film Office has an experienced staff of professionals who will provide everything you need for a successful scout and production. For more information on shooting in Virginia, contact us at vafim@virginia.org or call 800.854.6233.
Virginia Film Office Staff:
Rita McClenny, Director. rmcclenny@virginia.org
Becky Beckstoffer, Marketing Manager. bbeckstoffer@virginia.org
Mary Nelson, Communications Manager. mnelson@virginia.org
Andy Edmunds, Location Manager. aedmunds@virginia.org
Mary Kathryn Severin, Staff Assistant. mkseverin@virginia.org
Kathryn Stephens, Industry Relations manager. kstephens@virginia.org
U.S. Virgin Islands Film Commission
(340) 774-8784 ext. 2219
http://www.filmusvi.com/
http://www.usvitourism.vi/en/home/vi_film_promotion.html
Posted 3 August, 2007 in Vermont
Vermont Film Commission
Danis Regal, Executive Director
10 Baldwin St., Drawer 33
Montpelier, Vermont 05633-2001
(802) 828-3618
Fax: (802) 828-0607
Email: vermontfilm@vermontfilm.com
http://www.vermontfilm.com
Posted 3 August, 2007 in Vermont
Information requested of the state film commissioner. We are awaiting response, and will add information as soon as we hear from them. Please see the summary of information on Vermont at: LINK to EP Summary of Vermont Information
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