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Tennessee Entertainment Commission Scoring Incentive Program (Music Scoring Grant)

Tennessee Entertainment CommissionNo deadline listedUp to $500,000

Summary

Companies scoring original music for film, TV, games and other media in Tennessee can get a grant of up to 25% of qualified Tennessee spending (min $50K primary / $25K secondary markets; cap $500K per company per year).

About this grant

A grant of up to 25% of Qualified Tennessee Expenditures for companies producing original scores for film, television, animation, commercials, gaming and multimedia in Tennessee, such as studio rental, musician salaries, mixing and mastering. Minimum spend is $50,000 in primary markets or $25,000 in secondary markets, with a $500,000 cap per company per year. Funding is subject to annual appropriations; applicants submit forms before production.

Who can apply

  • For-profit companies
  • Small businesses

Companies producing original scores for film, television, animation, commercials, gaming and multi-media projects in Tennessee

Minimum spend of $50,000 in primary markets or $25,000 in secondary markets

Goods and services must be bought from Tennessee vendors or paid to Tennessee residents; expenses before the contract effective date do not qualify

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Music
  • Creative
  • Film

Money can be used for

  • Production
  • Rebate

Program contact

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    Tennessee Entertainment Commission Production Incentive (25% Grant)

    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.

    Agency
    Tennessee Entertainment Commission and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
    Deadline
    No deadline listed