Varies
Amount varies
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
25% rebate on qualified Mississippi production expenditures for film, television, and commercial projects spending at least $50,000 in the state, with enhanced incentives for productions using Mississippi talent.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Minimum qualifying Mississippi spend: $50,000
2.Base rebate: 25% of qualified Mississippi production expenditures
3.Additional 5% on wages paid to Mississippi residents working on production
4.Rebate paid after production completes and expenditures are audited
5.Must register with Mississippi Film Office before beginning production
IFO · Illinois
30% transferable tax credit for productions spending $100,000+ in Illinois on film, TV, and commercials, with an additional 15% credit for wages paid to residents of economically disadvantaged areas.
ESD · New York
25–35% refundable tax credits for qualified film and TV productions shooting in New York State, with enhanced benefits for productions outside New York City and post-production work.
AFO · Alabama
25–35% production incentive on qualified Alabama expenditures for film, TV, and commercial productions, with enhanced rates for productions that hire Alabama crew members and spend in rural counties.