Production companies making nationally distributed films, TV, commercials, music videos, games and similar media in Mississippi (min. $50,000 local spend) can get cash rebates of 25% on local spend, 25-30% on payroll (+5% resident veterans), up to $10M per project. Apply before Mississippi spending begins.
A cash rebate for nationally distributed motion pictures, TV programs, documentaries, short films, commercials, music videos, video games and related media produced in Mississippi: 25% of base investment (local spend), 25% of non-resident payroll and 30% of resident payroll (for the portion of each salary up to $5 million), plus an extra 5% on payroll for Mississippi-resident honorably discharged veterans. Projects need a $50,000 minimum Mississippi spend; rebates are capped at $10 million per project and $20 million per year statewide (fiscal year July 1–June 30). Film Mississippi asks productions to apply only when fully funded, and recommends applying 4-6 weeks before Mississippi spending.
Nationally distributed projects (theatrical, broadcast, direct to DVD/video, festival screening, streaming or internet delivery)
Minimum $50,000 Mississippi investment (local spend) per project
At least 20% of the production crew on payroll must be Mississippi residents
Non-resident payroll rebate requires a Mississippi-based company, Mississippi subsidiary, Mississippi-resident owner, or a Mississippi production partner, with at least 2 nationally distributed motion pictures in Mississippi in the last 10 years and Mississippi income tax filings for the previous 3 years
Application must be submitted before production of the Mississippi portion begins; no rebate on expenditures before the commitment-letter date
Participation must be acknowledged in the end credits with the Film Mississippi logo
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