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, Exemption

Hotel Tax Refund:  Yes, exemption begins after 30th continuous night

Any rebate considerations for out-of-state crew and/or cast?  Yes

Are 'Pass-Through' purchases and/or rentals allowed?  Yes

Fees for Local Services?

Police and Fire:  Yes, fees based on cost recovery and needs.

Filming Permits:  Yes, on most government-owned properties

State Owned or Managed Property:  Yes, mostly cost recovery or fees based on needs.

Notes

None

Infrastructure

Crew Base

Local Crew Directory

Number of full local Union crews:  Less than 1

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:  Pittsburgh, Baltimore/D.C., Charlotte, Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland

Additional In-State Assets

None noted

Notes

None

General

Additional Information from the Film Commission

West Virginia may be best known for its hospitality, beauty, and mountains, but there are dozens of quaint and historic towns, large and small university towns, small to medium metro areas, coal mining towns, railroad towns, and unique architectural structures just waiting to have their theatrical debut. And West Virginia is more accessible than most people think. The Northern Panhandle region (where Paramount shot "Super 8") is within a 20-minute drive of Pittsburgh International Airport. Portions of the Eastern Panhandle (considered a "bedroom community" of Metro D.C.) are within a 35-70 minute drive of Washington-Dulles International Airport and Baltimore's BMI Airport. The seven in-state commercial airports combine to provide non-stop service to numerous major airports, such as Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Houston, New York City (LaGuardia), Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Washington DC (Dulles and Reagan), among others.

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

Although not a requirement of law, employers may require proof of age for persons 16-17 years of age (work hours unrestricted; may not drive motor vehicles as principal part of employment or for delivery purposes; work limited to age appropriate non-hazardous occupations). Work Permits are required for persons 14-15 years of age (various restrictions associated with work hours; restricted to non-hazardous occupations). For persons 13 years of age or younger, no permits are required for actors or performers in motion pictures, theatrical, radio, or television productions. For details, contact the West Virginia Division of Labor, Wage and Hour section at 304-558-7890.

State Tax Reciprocal Agreements with:  Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia

What are Reciprocal Agreements?

Weather

Sunrise/Sunset Information

Timezone:  Eastern

Major Airports:  TBD

Location Assistance

Film Office Links:  Gallery (Signature Locations)  |  Locations Library

Additional Sources:  ReelScout

Filmography

State Filmography