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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)
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