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:  No

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:  3

Number of full local Non-Union crews:  3 to 4

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:  New York and North Carolina

Additional In-State Assets

None noted

Notes

None

General

Additional Information from the Film Commission

The Greater Philadelphia Film Office (GPFO) is a “film commission” representing southeastern Pennsylvania that officially serves the counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia. A non-profit economic development agency committed to the growth of the regional film production industry, GPFO has been responsible for impacting the local economy with more than $3 billion since our inception in 1985. Committed to unparalleled service to the film and television industry, the GPFO turns around all requests for photos and information about tax credits in a matter of hours and will continue to work with producers to ensure a successful production no matter the size.

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 supplied at this time

State Tax Reciprocal Agreements with:  Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia

What are Reciprocal Agreements?

Weather

Sunrise/Sunset Information

Specific Climate and Weather Information for this state

Timezone:  Eastern

Major Airports:  TBD

Location Assistance

Film Office Links:  Gallery  |  Locations Library

Additional Sources:  ReelScout

Filmography

State Filmography