Film Production Tax Credit Program
PA signed into law Act 55 of 2007, Creativity in Focus: the new Film Production Tax Credit Initiative!
In the summer of 2007, PA lawmakers passed legislation and the Governor signed into law Act 55 of 2007, the (new) $75 million Pennsylvania Film Production Tax Credit Program.
Effective July 1, 2007, Pennsylvania provides a 25% Film Production Tax Credit for film production expenses incurred in the Commonwealth. The transferable tax credit is available for feature films, TV shows and series, and commercials intended for a national audience. In order to qualify for the tax credit, 60 percent of the total production expenses must be incurred in Pennsylvania. No more than $75 million per year can be awarded.
For more information, please contact:
PA Film Office
Arlene Ashton, Acting Director of the PA Film Office
Tel: (215) 965-1897
Email: Aashton@state.pa.us
http://www.FilminPA.com
Fee-Free Locations
Filmmakers may be able to use Pennsylvania and Philadelphia owned property for location filming fee-free if the property can be made available during the period that the filmmaker requires. Costs incurred and liability insurance coverage, however, will be the responsibility of the production. Philadelphia also offers productions use of the Navy Yard Soundstage, the only municipally-owned sound stage in the country. Check with the Film Office for details.
Hotel Tax Exemption
Visitors staying 30 days or more in a hotel are not obliged to pay the 14% hotel tax.
Police Assistance
The city of Philadelphia may provide up to two free police officers for traffic control and security as needed for filming activity, subject, however, to the discretion of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office and the Philadelphia Police Department. For further details, contact the Film Office. |
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