Film and TV production companies spending $500,000+ in Tennessee (per episode or project) can receive a cash grant of up to 25% of qualified Tennessee spending, with no per-project cap.
A cash rebate in the form of a grant of up to 25% of Qualified Tennessee Expenditures for film and television production companies that spend $500,000 or more in Tennessee per episode or per project. There is no per-project cap; awards are made through a grant contract with TNECD after approval by the TNECD Grants Committee and are at the TEC's and TNECD's discretion.
Production companies filming in Tennessee
Spend $500,000 or more on Qualified Tennessee Spend, per episode or per project
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