Film, TV and commercial production companies spending at least $250,000–$1.5 million in North Carolina (by production type) can get a cash rebate of up to 25% of qualified expenses, capped by type. Start with the Intent to Film form.
Cash rebates of up to 25% on qualified expenses for film, television and commercial productions in North Carolina. Minimum in-state spend is $1.5 million for a feature film, $500,000 for a made-for-TV movie, an average of $500,000 per episode for a TV series and $250,000 for a commercial; awards cannot exceed $7 million per feature, $15 million per TV season or $250,000 per commercial. The program is funded at $31 million each fiscal year; productions start by filing an Intent to Film notification, and the Film Office sends the formal application if the production is eligible.
Productions meeting the minimum in-state spend: feature film $1.5 million; made-for-television movie $500,000; TV series average $500,000 per episode; commercial $250,000
Production must first submit the Intent to Film Notification Form; the Film Office confirms whether it is eligible to apply
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