1. Does your state offer tax incentives? Yes, PA has a Film Production Tax Credit program for expenses called Creativity in Focus. The Film Tax Credit program is administered by the Pennsylvania Film Office. Information about the Film Tax Credit program, industry resources and locations can be found at www.filminpa.com . Inquiries concerning filming in Pennsylvania may be directed to the Pennsylvania Film Office at (717) 783.3456 or jacollier@state.pa.us. The Pennsylvania Film Office works in close collaboration with regional film offices and other partners to facilitate production activity throughout the commonwealth.
a. Details including percentage? Pennsylvania provides up to a 25 percent Tax Credit for film production expenses incurred in the Commonwealth. The tax credit is available for feature films, television films, television pilots or each episode of a television series, and TV commercials intended for a national audience. In order to qualify for the tax credit, 60 percent of the total production expenses must be incurred in Pennsylvania. No more than $75 million per year in total tax credits can be awarded. Applicationswill be considered in the order in which they were received. However, productions must start principal photography within 90 days of their application date. Production expenses that are eligible for a tax credit include all wages (including loan-outs) and salaries and fringes so long as they are subject to PA taxes, the cost of construction, operations, editing, photography, sound synchronization, lighting, wardrobe and accessories, and the cost of rental of facilities and equipment that are subject to Pennsylvania taxes. Round trip travel & shipping are applicable if a PA address is either shipping or receiving/departing or arriving. Your travel agent doesn’t have to be based in PA for travel to qualify, but only local travel agency fees are applicable toward the incentive. Marketing and advertising costs as well as development costs are not eligible for a tax credit.
b. Refundable/Transferable/Rebate? The tax credits are fully transferable to a qualified Pennsylvania taxpayer.
c. Brokerage contact? Contact the Pennsylvania Film Office, the Greater Philadelphia Film Office and/or The Pittsburgh Office for a complete list of tax credit brokers
d. Difference between local productions vs. productions/corps from out-of-state? All productions are treated equally regardless of the home state or country of origin.
NOTE: As individuals working as corps are required to register to do business in Pennsylvania, the following information was received from the PA government: In order to qualify to do business in PA, each loanout must fill out an Application for Certificate of Authority and Docketing Statement (cost $250, takes 5-7 business days to process and there is no expedited service). Once each loanout is no longer rendering services in PA, they must fill out both a Termination of Authority (cost $70) and a Tax Clearance Certificate from the PA Dept of Revenue and PA Dept. of Labor. Each loanout will be responsible for PA taxes until such time.

2. Are there cash rebates offered?
a. labor? No. There are no cash rebates whatsoever.
b. sales tax? No.

3. What are your caps/minimums?
a. Cap per production?? There are no per-production caps
b. Annual cap? No more than $75 million per year in total tax credits can be awarded. The $75 million annual allocation was replenished on July 1, 2008, the start of the new fiscal year. STATE HAS BEEN REQUESTED TO NOTIFY FILMUSA IF CAP HAS BEEN REACHED AND WHEN IT WILL BE REPLENISHED
c. Is there a minimum spend requirement per production? No, there is no requirement for a minimum spend per production, but 60% of the budget must be Pennsylvania spend.

4. Are there sales tax discounts? No

5. Are there hotel tax discounts? Hotel occupancy tax is exempt for hotel stays in excess of 30 days.

6. Are there any state or local fees offered at no charge?
a. Police/Fire ? The City of Philadelphia may provide up to two free police officers for traffic control and security as needed for filming activity, subject, however, to the discretion of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office and the Philadelphia Police Department.
b. Permits? As a general rule, no permits are required to shoot on the streets of Philadelphia unless your need to close a street or effect the normal flow of traffic. GPFO can assist you with obtaining any other permits or licenses, such as Fairmount Park or Independence National Historic Park, that you may need for your production. From closing streets to acquiring parking permits, the GPFO provides one-stop service.
c. Use of state or locations at no charge/reduced cost? Filmmakers may be able to use Pennsylvania and Philadelphia owned property for location filming fee-free if the property can be made available during the period that the filmmaker requires. Costs incurred and liability insurance coverage, however, will be the responsibility of the production. Pittsburgh-owned property may not be subject to a location fee.

7. Is your state a “right to work state? No

8. Crew base
a. Number of union crews (i.e. - how many productions can be served?) Philadelphia is at least 3 crews deep. Pittsburgh is at least 4 crews deep
b. Number of non-union crews 2-3 experienced non-union crews in Philadelphia; Pittsburgh has at least 3-4 union crews
c. Allowances to bring crew from out-of state (union cooperation). We have experienced excellent cooperation with organized labor.
d. Crew contact For Philly crew: http://www.film.org (professional listings); For Pittsburgh crew, contact http://www.pghfilm.org

9. Do you have sound stages? Philadelphia currently offers qualified productions the use of the Navy Yard Soundstage, the only municipally-owned sound stage in the country. Additionally, two major studio projects have been announced, Logan Square Studios in Montgomery County , and Sun Center Studios in Delaware County (from Pacifica Ventures, developers of the Albuquerque Studios). Both are within the zone and expected to be operational by early 2009. Pittsburgh has several sound stages including Island Studios and Mogul Mind LLC. In addition, several production facilities are available that cater to commercial and industrial film production.
a. How many, size, website? In Philadelphia, The Navy Yard soundstage consists of 2 contiguous warehouses which have been converted for use as a soundstage facility. There is ample free car and truck parking. The facility is offered in an “as is” basis. Pittsburgh has 2 soundstage complexes and numerous production studios.
b. Measurements of stages?
NAVY YARD IN PHILADELPHIA: Stage: Bldg. 613: 26,200 square ft. (400′ x 65′ x 34′) clear span, no grid, sound blanketed.
Support space: Bldg. 120: 125,037 square ft. (902′ x 167′ x 46′) includes several shops and lock-ups and has drive-in capability.
PITTSBURGH’s Island Studios is 8,500 sq. ft with 35 foot ceilings and has full wardrobe and construction space on-site. Mogul Mind LLC is an in-development facility that has several stages ranging from 20,000 to 60,000 sq. ft with up to 60 ft. ceilings. Other studios range from 2,000 sq ft. to 10,000 sq. ft. These production facilities can host productions from small photoshoots to national commercials to feature films.
c. Alternatives to sound stages (warehouses, etc)? Yes, in Philadelpha there are at least 4 other locations that have been successfully used for film and TV studios multiple times, all within the zone. Pittsburgh has numerous warehouses that have been used for film production.
d. Proximity to city center: In Philadelphia, all are either in the city or in the zone. All of Pittsburgh’s studios and stages are either within the greater Pittsburgh area or within 20 minutes of the city center.

10. Do you have equipment houses in your state? Yes
a. Please specify grip/electric/camera/vehicles, etc. For Philadelpha see http://www.film.org (professional listings). Pittsburgh has a diverse list of experienced equipment houses and film-related vendors. A complete list is available by calling 412-261-2744
b. Where are they located? For Philadelphia see http://www.film.org (professional listings). All of Pittsburgh’s equipment rental companies are within the greater Pittsburgh area

11. Do you have film and/or sound labs in your state? Yes
a. Please specify See http://www.film.org (professional listings)
b. Where are they located? See http://www.film.org (professional listings)

12. Specify your weather patterns :
Spring greening begins around April 1st and continues through May. By May 1st the deciduous trees have leaves and the grass is very green. Fall foliage usually peaks after October 15th and before November 1st. Most trees are bare by December.
13. What are the child labor laws in your area? PA’s Child Labor Law is explained on this website: http://www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/CWP/view.asp?a=185&Q=58124

14. Please list the productions which have shot in your state within the last 2 years. (FILMOGRAPHY HIGHLIGHTS)
2008 (through June)
Homecoming
The Road
Zach & Miri Make A Porno
Shelter
She’s Out of My League
My Bloody Valentine
Shannon’s Rainbow
Hollywood & Wine
In Northwood
Sorority House
Extreme Makeover
Wife Swap
Transformers 2
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia-Season 4
The Nail
Marley & Me
Dare
Happy Tears
The Colbert Report
Tenure
The Dream of the Romans
Heavy Sedation - Season 2

2006
Smart People
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh
Prison Girl
R.L. Stein Presents “The Haunting Hours, Volume One, Don’t Think About It”
Smith (Pilot)
Strange Girls
Pain Within
Placebo
Tooth and Nail
Public Interest
God’s Prayer
Cold Case- Season 4
Shooter
The Book of Caleb
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia- Season 2
What Goes On (AKA The Block)
2 Minutes Later
If You Could Say it in Words
Charlotte’s Web
The Land
Rocky Balboa

15. Please add any additional information or a statement from your office here.
Philadelphia welcomed a new mayor (January, 2008) who has pledged to work with the GPFO on the installation of a companion incentive program to enhance that of the PA tax credit before the end of 2008. Please check with the GPFO for the most current information on facilities and incentives - 215-686-2668
Since its inception in 1990, the Pittsburgh Film Office has worked to showcase the enormous diversity of locations, experienced crew and film-friendly atmosphere of the 10 counties in southwestern Pennsylvania. With a resume that includes nearly 90 major feature and television projects, the Pittsburgh Film Office has developed into one of the most successful film centers in the United States outside of the major production hubs of New York and Los Angeles. Virtually any location conceivable can be doubled in southwestern Pennsylvania all within reasonable driving distance of population centers, helping to keep production costs low. A broad and talented crewbase is available with experienced personnel available in nearly every department, plus Pittsburgh has its own “film union” (IATSE 489), again keeping costs low. Producers looking for financial incentives that are generous and not confusing need look no further than Pittsburgh which boasts Pennsylvania’s “Creativity in Focus” film tax credit incentive program, one of the most lucrative in the country. If you’re tired of brainstorming for new locations, look no further than Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania for a unique look at a cost that makes sense.

OR Film Office

Posted 3 August, 2007 in Oregon

Oregon Film & Video Office
One World Trade Center
121 SW Salmon Suite 1205
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: (503) 229-5832
Fax: (503) 229-6869
shoot@oregonfilm.org
http://www.oregonfilm.org

Oregon Detailed Production & Incentive Information - Updated 7-08

Posted 3 August, 2007 in Oregon

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?
Oregon has a 20% REBATE on goods/services, and a 16.2% LABOR REBATE.
b. Refundable/Transferable/Rebate? REBATE
c. Brokerage contact? N/A
d. Difference between local productions vs. productions/corps from out-of-state? There is no difference between local and out-of-state productions as it regards our incentives.

2. Are there cash rebates offered? YES
a. labor? YES – 16.2% REBATE. Call for details (503) 229-5832
b. sales tax? Oregon has NO SALES TAX on anything. There are no papers to fill out and no certificates needed – you simply don’t pay it!

3. What are your caps/minimums?
Productions must spend a minimum of $750,000 in Oregon to qualify for the production rebate and $1million for the labor rebates (TV Series must spend $1million during one season). There is NO per production cap for either rebate. All productions, regardless of expenditure, are able to take advantage of the fact that there is no sales tax in Oregon.

4. Are there sales tax discounts? Oregon has NO SALES TAX on anything. No papers to fill out, no certificates needed – you simply don’t pay it!

5. Are there hotel tax discounts? YES – Lodging taxes waived for rooms held longer than 30 days. Lodging costs are typically less expensive than those in other production centers.

6. Are there any state or local fees offered at no charge? YES
a. Police/Fire ? Some employee costs, such as fees for State Park rangers, can be waived. Call the film office for details as it pertains to your specific production.
b. Permits? Some permit fees can be waived. For example, Oregon has fee-free State Parks and a number of Oregon cities are also fee-free for film productions.
c. Use of state or locations at no charge/reduced cost? YES, this includes all 231 State Parks (and 96,000 acres of scenery), some municipal buildings and some entire cities/towns. Contact the film office for our fee-free cities list (503) 229-5832. Also, Oregon ’s on-the-ground costs are way less expensive than those of most production centers.

7. Is your state a “right to work state? Oregon is a film-friendly, union state that works to roll out the red carpet instead of red tape.

8. Crew base
a. Number of union crews (i.e. - how many productions can be served?) Oregon has a solid, professional crew base with approximately three full crews and a number of nearby professionals willing to work as locals.
b. Allowances to bring crew from out-of state (union cooperation) YES, and you can even bring in Canadians!
c. Crew contact information An Oregon Production Guide with crew listings is available on request. Contact the film office for additional information and assistance (503) 229-5832 or visit http://www.oregonfilm.org for a searchable database.

9. Do you have sound stages? YES - Contact the film office for stage and warehouse space (503) 229-5832.

10. Do you have equipment houses in your state? YES– Contact the film office for information and assistance (503) 229-5832 or visit http://www.oregonfilm.org for a searchable database.

11. Do you have film and/or sound labs in your state? YES – Contact the film office for information and assistance (503) 229-5832

12. Specify your weather patterns Oregon has a temperate climate with different weather patterns in different regions throughout the year. Contact the film office for specific information and assistance as it pertains to your project (503) 229-5832.

13. What are the child labor laws in your area? Contact the film office for information and assistance (503) 2290-5832.

14. Please list the productions which have shot in your state within the last 2 years. Please visit our website http://www.oregonfilm.org for a comprehensive filmography. Untraceable, They Call Me Bruce, Feast of Love, Into The Wild, Conversations With God, Nearing Grace, Mean Creek, Thumbsucker, Sasquatch Dumpling Gang, The Hunted, The Ring and Ring II are among the feature projects recently shot in Oregon and we regularly host a vast number of commercials. Oregon has a strong reputation as an indie mecca, helped in part by filmmakers like Gus Van Sant and Miranda July and also by creative incubators like the Northwest Film Center . Portland has been on MovieMaker’s Top Ten list for the past three years. You can rest assured — WE’RE MAKING THE SAME MOVIE YOU ARE! Feel free to contact the film office for additional information and assistance (503) 229-5832.

15. Please add any additional information, or a statement from your office here.

The Oregon Film Office is staffed by specialists–industry and government professionals–who understand the needs of filmmakers. We can assist with budget comparisons, scouting, finding crew, production offices, production services, equipment rentals, permitting, post-production, and just about any other production need. Oregon is home to many talented filmmakers and is a respected, solid base for production. Oregon has the world’s largest camera crane, state-of-the-art production facilities, including full high def post facilities, and we have worked on thousands of projects including Academy Award-winning films, televisions series and national commercials. Oregon also has dual-market casting between Portland and Seattle, giving filmmakers twice the talent pool. And in addition to light traffic and low noise, Oregon ’s longer days, mild climate and quality of natural light all work to the filmmaker’s advantage.

LOCATIONS: Oregon boasts a spectacular coastline with rugged cliffs, beautiful natural landscapes, expansive dunes, majestic forests and picturesque coastal towns, ports and bays. Oregon’s roads and vistas are legendary, from winding loops and hairpin turns to straightaways through deserts, fields and forests. The Columbia River Gorge is a stunning drive, full of natural beauty that will take your breath away. Go farther and check out a rodeo in Pendleton or visit the bronze foundries in Joseph. Oregon features green and fertile farmland, modern cities, quaint towns, wild and scenic rivers, waterfalls and many other spectacular feasts for the camera’s eye. We have urban and suburban areas of all types and the interior of the state offers a variety of high desert locales, complete with tumbleweeds, ghost towns, painted deserts, tabletop mesas, lava fields, winding rivers and fossil beds. Behold blue like you’ve never seen at Crater Lake and catch a play or two at the finest US Shakespeare festival: the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, held annually in Ashland. Classic film locations include The Goonies house in Astoria and the infamous Animal House, which is still partying on the Eugene campus of UO. And Mt. Hood, which is close to Portland, can provide year ‘round snow–-great for those off-season shoots.

LIFESTYLE: The quality of life while filming here is hard to beat when you take into account Oregon’s dedication to sustainability, our artisan crafts, atomic coffee, fresh and seasonal foods, world-class beers and wines, and our wide variety of shops and services. A number of successful companies are headquartered in Oregon, including Columbia, Nike, Pendleton, Harry & David, Tillamook Cheese, Rogue Creamery and Moonstruck Chocolate, to give you an idea. Whether you choose to take a hike, raft a river, indulge in tax free shopping, or have a killer homegrown microbrew with friendly, unpretentious people, you’ll go home invigorated and renewed.

Check out our website www.oregonfilm.org. It has most of the info you need to get started.

In addition to our Portland headquarters, Oregon also has an office in Los Angeles. To reach the L.A. Office directly, please contact Kayla at (323) 656-0889 or email her at kayla@oregonfilm.org.

See you soon!

OK Office

Posted 3 August, 2007 in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Film & Music Office
Jill Simpson, Director
120 N. Robinson, Suite 600
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
800/ 766-3456 toll free
405/ 230-8640 fax
http://www.oklahomafilm.org

Oklahoma Detailed Production & Incentive Information - as of 11/08

Posted 3 August, 2007 in Oklahoma

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?
Oklahoma Film Enhancement Rebate now funded up to $5 million per year. The program offers a rebate of up to 15 percent of Oklahoma production expenditures to companies filming in the state. Specifics:
• The rebate is extended to film, television and commercial productions
• Company must have a minimum budget of $500,000 and spend $300,000 in Oklahoma. The minimum budget requirement is cumulative so that companies producing multiple projects in a fiscal year with a minimum budget of $250,000 and totaling at least $500,000 will qualify.
• Company must employ Oklahoma residents for at least 50% of its below-the-line crew to qualify for full 15% rebate. Rebates of 5% are available if a company employs up to 24 % Oklahomans and 10% for companies who employ 25 to 49% Oklahomans. Crew tiers are waived if a) the budget is $5 million or higher or b) with a signed letter from the Director of the Oklahoma Film & Music Office verifying that inquiries have been made and there is not adequate crew available at the time required.
• The hiring of Oklahoma expatriates counts toward the tier requirements and the $300,000 Oklahoma expenditure requirement (*see below for detailed explanation).
• Company must provide proof of complete financing prior to commencement of principal photography. If film is not bonded, no rebate money will be released until evidence is provided that all Oklahoma crew and vendors have been paid along with evidence that there are no liens against production company in the state of Oklahoma.
• General liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1M, and workers’ compensation policy pursuant to state law are required.
• Rebate fund may include any public or private donations, contributions and gifts received for the benefit of the fund.
• Company shall provide evidence of a recognizable domestic or foreign distribution agreement within one (1) year from the end of principal photography or, must provide evidence of being accepted to one of the top fifteen film festivals or two or more of the top thirty film festivals in the U.S. as determined by the Oklahoma Film & Music Office*.(*List based on industry polling and research and is available on request.)
• Company required to apply for and be granted a no-cost filming permit by the Oklahoma Film & Music Office
• The rebate is payable on or after July 1 following the fiscal year in which documented expenditures were made. The 15% rebate cannot be used in conjunction with the POP tax exemption.

*Oklahoma Expatriate Provision
The Oklahoma Film & Music Office is creating a roster of all below-the-line categories containing names of Oklahomans currently residing out-of-state who have pre-registered with our office. That roster will be made available to producers in an effort to supplement our existing crew base. If a producer chooses to hire one of the qualifying crew members whose name appears on that roster, wages and salaries paid to that person will qualify as an “Expenditure? or “production cost”? and count towards the minimum requirement of $1.25 million in Oklahoma expenditures. Before rebate payment can be made, producer must provide proof that the individual has filed (or has agreed in writing to file) an Oklahoma income tax return for the year services were rendered on the production to the Oklahoma Film & Music Office. A further requirement is that the production accept assignment of an intern provided by an Oklahoma institution of higher education or Career Tech for an agreed upon length of time during the course of the production (to be assigned to the expatriate or other appropriate personnel).

Point of Purchase Tax Exemption to qualified productions on sales taxes paid for property or services to be used in productions. There is no minimum budget or expenditure requirement to take advantage of this incentive. The state’s current sales tax is 4.5%. Local taxes, which vary from city to city and county to county, average between 3% and 4%. The POP tax exemption cannot be used in conjunction with the 15% rebate.

Tax Credit for Oklahoma Film & Music Projects gives state taxpayers who invest in film or music projects produced in Oklahoma a 25% income tax credit on profits made when those profits are reinvested in another film or music project produced in Oklahoma. Credit cannot exceed Oklahoma taxpayer’s liability. Credit is non-assignable and non-transferable. The new law takes effect immediately.

Tax Credit for Construction of Oklahoma Film & Music Facilities offers companies building production facilities in Oklahoma state income tax credits ranging from 10% on a minimum $500,000 construction project to 25% for projects over $1 million. Credit cannot exceed Oklahoma taxpayer’s liability. Credit is non-assignable and non-transferable.

2. Are there cash rebates offered?
15% Oklahoma Film Enhancement Rebate Program
Point-of-Purchase Sales Tax Exemption (state and local sales taxes)

3. What are your caps/minimums?
For the 15% rebate program, there is no cap per production, but there is a maximum of $5M per fiscal year available. These funds are made available on a first come, first served basis. There is a minimum budget requirement of $500K (but can be cumulative for companies with more than one project per fiscal year or for an episodic series) with at least $300K spent in Oklahoma.

There is currently $5M in the Film Enhancement Rebate Fund.
***** STATE HAS BEEN ASKED TO NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY IF ANNUAL CAP IS REACHED

4. Are there sales tax discounts?
The State of Oklahoma offers a Point-of-Purchase Sales Tax Exemption to qualified productions on sales taxes paid for property or services to be used in productions. There is no minimum budget or expenditure requirement to take advantage of this incentive. The state’s current sales tax is 4.5%. Local taxes, which vary from city to city and county to county, average between 3% and 4%. The POP tax exemption cannot be used in conjunction with the 15% rebate.

5. Are there hotel tax discounts?
The Oklahoma Film & Music Office works with productions and hotel representatives to determine arrangements that are within the budget and meet standards and expectations. Hotel taxes are waived after a 30 day stay.

6. Are there any state or local fees offered at no charge?
Police and fire departments will usually work with productions to find a reasonable and fair rate. Many permits are inexpensive if not completely free, and most state-owned locations are free of charge.

7. Is your state a “right to work state?
Yes. Productions can choose a union, not union or a mixed crew.

8. Crew base
Oklahoma’s crew base can currently accommodate up to approximately two productions at a time. Several area schools are universities and technical schools are working with the Oklahoma Film & Music Office to expand on our capabilities. The Oklahoma Film & Music Office provides crew listings via our on-line Oklahoma Film & Video Production Guide.

9. Do you have sound stages?
Oklahoma City Community College recently completed construction of a 6000 square foot sound stage complete with green screen, a 1000 ft construction area, dressing rooms and green room. Also available are an adjacent 26 station Avid editing suite. Tulsa has two stages at 10,000 feet and 6,000 feet. Nearby Broken Arrow has a more basic 10,000 sqare foot facility. t There are tax credits in place to support the construction of film production facilities.

10. Do you have equipment houses in your state?
Oklahoma has several different Grip and Electric companies. They are located in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, with a higher concentration located in the Tulsa area. Camera packages usually come out of Dallas or Los Angeles.

11. Do you have film and/or sound labs in your state?
Oklahoma does not have a film lab. Productions often use Video Post and Transfer (VPT) in Dallas, TX for their film processing needs. Many sound needs can be met right here in Oklahoma, with facilities in both Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

12. Specify your weather patterns
Oklahoma has a generally temperate climate. The north is usually cooler than the rest of the state. Although the statewide average temperature is 60 degrees, temperatures may dip below zero in the winter and soar to 100 in the summer. Oklahoma averages 237 days of sunshine per year.

13. What are the child labor laws in your area?
School age children in Oklahoma may be employed by production companies under special guidelines. Employment of a child under the age of 16 requires the child to obtain an Employment Certificate. The Employment Certificate may be issued by schools when school is in session or from the Department of Labor when school is not in session and is required for all minors, including home schooled minors from out-of-state working in Oklahoma.

14. Please list the productions which have shot in your state within the last 2 years.

2008
Barking Water, directed by Sterlin Harjo, Produced by Chad Burris, Starring Isabel Archuleta

2007
Rainbow Around the Sun, Team Awesome LLC feature directed by Kevin Ely and Beau J. Leland (selected for IFP Rough Cut lab in June 2007; premiered at the 2008 South by Southwest Film Festival)
Christmas on Mars, Warner Bros Records feature directed by Wayne Coyne and George Salisbury, produced by Scott Booker and Bradley Beesley; starring Wayne Coyne and Adam Goldberg;
Extreme Home Makeover, ABC
Splinter, feature directed by Toby Wilkins, produced by Kai Barry and Ted Kroeber, starring Shea Whigham and Jill Wagner
Ivory, feature directed by Andrew W. Chan, produced by Gray Frederickson, Laurence Gingold and Amy Briede, starring Martin Landau and Peter Stormare
Okie Noodling II, documentary feature, directed and produced by Bradley Beesley

2006
Four Sheets to the Wind, Indion Film feature directed by Sterlin Harjo, starring Cody Lightning, Tamara Podemski; Nominated for 2007 Sundance Grand Jury Prize; Winner, Special Jury Prize for Acting, Tamara Podemski
Fingerprints, Graymark Prods.feature starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Brittany Snow, Kristin Cavallari
Fun Park, Rick Walker Entertainment feature starring Jillian Murray

2005
Soul’s Midnight, Graymark Productions feature starring Armand Assante
“Cowboy U” Country Music Television Reality Show shot at Flying W Ranch in Western Oklahoma
Wisteria, Guthrie and Pawhuska
Surveillance, Graymark Prods. feature starring Armand Assante
The Hunt, Graymark Prods. feature shot in Guthrie and Norman
Billy Fail, feature shot in Tulsa, Talequah areas
Rune, feature shot in OKC
National Toyota Commercial, Oklahoma City
“Trading Spaces”, TLC
“While You Were Out”, TLC
Numerous Regional TV Commercials

2004
Elizabethtown, Paramount Pictures feature film written and directed by Cameron Crowe
Return to Sender, independent feature film directed by Bille August, Tulsa
Walking on Water, independent feature film
Switched! ABC Family Channel
National commercials including General Motors
“Calling All Cooks” Food Network television series, one episode
“Dr. Phil” ABC television program
“Trading Spaces” TLC, two episodes
“While You Were Out” TLC, two episodes
Liquid Wind, independent film
Walk his Trail, independent film
Banned in OK, independent film
Pray’s Passion, independent film
WTBS’s Big Playstation Saturday television special
Ft. Sill, industrial training video
New Balance Footwear, still photo shoot
Weather Channel, Discovery Channel, NOVA documentaries
“Days that Shook the World” BBC/History Channel documentary
Antiques Roadshow, PBS television show
Regional commercials including Integris Health and St. Anthony’s Hospital

15. Please add any additional information, or a statement from your office here.
The film industry in Oklahoma is growing and changing. With the passage of film incentives in 2005 and 2006, a renewed interest from state lawmakers and elected officials in the film and television industries, as well as an expanded film office staff, Oklahoma is an excellent location for your next production. The Oklahoma Film & Music Office is working daily to ensure that when productions film in the state, all of their needs are met and expectations are surpassed.

The financial benefits to filming in Oklahoma are not the only reasons to look to Oklahoma for your next production. Oklahoma’s locations, both natural and man-made are as rich and varied as any you are likely to find. Oklahoma boasts more eco-regions per square mile than any state in the union. Oklahoma can double for almost any location your script requires. The nations largest stretch of nostalgic Route 66 traverses our state, presenting a selection of Americana that is second-to-none. Tulsa offers a treasure trove of Art Deco architecture, while Guthrie has maintained one of America’s largest sections of contiguous Victorian architecture, making it a prime location for period films.

Please contact us so that we can provide you with further information about our incentives, our locations, talented crew members, and supportive state and city leaders. We can assist your production from start to finish, and we believe in the power of good customer service. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Jill Simpson
Director
Oklahoma Film & Music Office
120 N. Robinson, Suite 600
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
800/ 766-3456 toll free
405/ 230-8640 fax
http://www.oklahomafilm.org

OH Office

Posted 3 August, 2007 in Ohio

OHIO FILM COMMISSION
77 South High Street 29^th Floor
Columbus, Oh 42316
(800) 230-3523
(614) 466-8844
(614) 466-6744 Fax

Ohio Production & Incentive Information

Posted 3 August, 2007 in Ohio

Information has been requested of the state film commissioner.  Awaiting response.

ND Film Office

Posted 3 August, 2007 in North Dakota

NORTH DAKOTA FILM COMMISSION
400 East Boulevard Ave. #50
Bismarck, ND 58502
(800) 435-5663
(701) 328-2536
(701) 328-4878 Fax
https://www.ndtourism.com/industry/media-links/