$3.0M
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
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Moderate
Standard state application
Grants of 5–22.5% of in-state spending for film, TV, commercial, and video game productions spending $250,000+ in Texas, with enhanced rates for productions in underutilized regions.
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1.Minimum Texas spend: $250,000 for film/TV; $100,000 for commercials; $250,000 for video games
2.Grant: 5–22.5% of qualified Texas spend depending on project type and Texas content
3.Enhanced rates for productions spending in underutilized Texas regions
4.Must hire minimum percentage of Texas crew and cast
5.Applications submitted to Texas Film Commission before 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.
TX Comptroller · Texas
Texas provides a significant franchise tax reduction for manufacturers, allowing a reduced 0.375% rate versus the standard 0.75% rate. Combined with the Texas Enterprise Zone Program, manufacturers can achieve substantial state tax savings.
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.