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?  Yes

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

Note: Regarding free state locations, 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. Also, Oregon's on-the-ground costs are way less expensive than those of most production centers.

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Infrastructure

Crew Base

Local Crew Directory

Number of full local Union crews:  2

Number of full local Non-Union crews:  2+

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:  California and Utah

Additional In-State Assets

None noted

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General

Additional Information from the Film Commission

The Oregon Film Office is staffed by specialists of both industry and government professionals who really 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. In addition, Oregon's longer days, mild climate and quality of natural light all work to the filmmaker's advantage.

LOCATIONS: Oregon has a huge variety of locations; spectacular coastline with rugged cliffs, sweeping high desert landscapes, expansive dunes, majestic old growth rain forests, picturesque coastal towns, ports and bays, green rolling farmland, modern cities, rural, western and “anywhere USA” towns, wild and scenic rivers and waterfalls. Less know are the painted deserts, tabletop mesas, lava fields and caves, fossil beds, volcanic lakes and year round snow close to downtown Portland. Oregon's roads and vistas are legendary, from winding loops and hairpin turns to straight-aways through deserts, fields and forests and the dramatic Columbia River Gorge.

LIFESTYLE: The quality of life while filming here is hard to beat when you take into account Oregon's dedication to sustainability, artisan crafts and services, a unique coffee culture, fresh and local seasonal foods, world-class beers and wines, and an eclectic and cutting edge collection of boutique shops. A number of successful companies are headquartered in Oregon, including Columbia, Nike, Pendleton, Harry and David, Tillamook Cheese, Rogue Creamery, Moonstruck Chocolate, Leatherman etc.

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

State Tax Reciprocal Agreements with:  No other states

What are Reciprocal Agreements?

Weather

Sunrise/Sunset Information

Oregon has a mixed temperate climate with a wide range of weather patterns within its very different regions. The central and eastern high desert areas have over 300 days of sunshine a year whereas the western coastal area is mild in temperature and receives more rainfall. Portland and the Columbia River Gorge have hot summers and cool, wet winters. For specific information contact the film office for assistance as it pertains to your project 503-229-5832.

Timezone:  Pacific

Major Airports:  TBD

Location Assistance

Film Office Links:  Gallery  |  Locations Library

Additional Sources:  ReelScout

Filmography

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