In addition to our climate and varied locations, there are some additional reasons to film in Florida.
Films, TV, Commercials and Music Videos with qualified
expenditures $625,000 or more may be eligible for a 15 -
22% cash rebate.
Multiple Commercials and Music Videos with $500,000
or more in combined qualified expenditures, and with a
minimum of $100,000 in qualified expenditures per
production may be eligible for a 15 - 20% cash rebate.
Indie Florida Feature Films or Documentaries 70
minutes or longer with qualified expenditures of
$100,000 up to $625,000 may be eligible for a 15 - 17%
cash rebate.
Interactive Entertainment may be eligible for a 10%
cash rebate.
Learn more about various tax advantages and exemptions, travel and lodging discounts and other incentives available when you bring your production to our state.
As of July 1, 2008 the state's incentive fund is $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2008/2009. For more information, visit www.filminflorida.com.
Florida film and entertainment legislative updates regarding House Bills 43 and 47 are available on www.filmflorida.com. Additionally a rally will be held in support of the bills in Tallahassee March 18th & 19th, 2009.
Federal Incentives:
Domestic Film Production Incentive Program
DGA FAQ on Federal Film Incentive Legislation