Incentives & Rebates

Incentives & Rebates

Film Office Incentives Website

What are the different "types" of incentives?

Summaries at:  Entertainment Partners | Cast & Crew | The Incentives Office

Additional Details

Point-of-Sale Tax Waivers:  Yes, Waiver

Hotel Tax Refund:  Yes, after 30 nights of continuous stay

Any rebate considerations for out-of-state crew and/or cast?  No

Are 'Pass-Through' purchases and/or rentals allowed?  No

Fees for Local Services?

Police and Fire:  Yes

Filming Permits:  Yes, depends on city or municipality

State Owned or Managed Property:  Yes, depends on area

Notes

None

Infrastructure

Crew Base

Local Crew Directory

Number of full local Union crews:  2

Number of full local Non-Union crews:  3

Equipment and Services

Local Vendor Guide

Are there In-state Equipment vendor options for...

Grip and Electric?  Yes

Camera and Sound?  Yes

Transportation Equipment?  Yes

Prop and Set Dressing rental?  Yes

Wardrobe Rental?  Yes

Sound Stage facilities?  Yes

Post Production facilities?  Yes

Film / Sound Lab?  No

List of Film Labs in the United States

Find local green vendors in this state

Nearby Alternatives

Closest out-of-state vendors and crew:  Illinois and Michigan

Additional In-State Assets

None noted

Notes

None

General

Additional Information from the Film Commission

Minnesota offers terrific accommodation at reasonable prices.
Good LA or NY quality crew members in all departments.
World class restaurants and entertainment including the Mall of America.
Non-stop airline service from most US and international cities.
Numerous vendors experienced in serving small, medium and large productions.
One of the largest commercial production centers in the US offering experience in all levels (crew, equipment, technology)
Diverse acting pool (including Children's Theater, Guthrie Theater and many smaller theater companies)
Reasonable location fees (no location burn-out here)
Free office space or reduced rate (offered by the MN Film and TV Board)

Right to Work Status

Is this a "Right-to-Work" state?  No

What does "Right-to-Work" mean?

Review Union and Contract information

Wikipedia:  State page

Child Labor Laws

State Labor Information for Minors

No information provided at this time

State Tax Reciprocal Agreements with:  Michigan, North Dakota

What are Reciprocal Agreements?

Weather

Sunrise/Sunset Information

Specific Climate and Weather Information for this state

Timezone:  Central

Major Airports:  TBD

Location Assistance

Film Office Links:  Gallery  |  Locations Library

Additional Sources:  ReelScout

Filmography

The Convincer
A Serious Man
Into Temptation
North Country
Factotum
A Prairie Home Companion
Aurora Borealis