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Film Incentives

Make the most of your production dollars by spending them in Western North Carolina. The State of North Carolina launched an attractive new Film Incentive Program in January 2007. Production companies that spend at least $250,000 in North Carolina on motion picture or television production are eligible to receive a refundable tax credit of 15% of in-state spending for labor, goods and services. 

Eligible film productions include theatrical, television, and direct-to-video/DVD features, episodic television series, television mini-series, animation productions, and commercials — except for news, sporting event coverage, and political advertising. For purposes of this tax credit, an episodic TV series is considered one production

Details about the refundable tax credit and other incentives for producing films and television programs in North Carolina are available from the North Carolina Film Office

Sales & Use Tax Break
A reduced “privilege tax” of only 1% (the current sales and use tax is 4.25%) is also available for film production-related purchases made in-state. A company must register with the North Carolina Department of Revenue for the purpose of remitting the privilege tax by completing an exemption certificate with an assigned account number. The company will then furnish the completed certificate to a seller as authority for exempting the sale of eligible property from sales and use tax. For details contact:

Tax Payer Assistance
NC Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 25000
Raleigh, North Carolina 27602
Toll Free: 877/252-3052

 
Other advantages come with the territory if you make your film in North Carolina. The state offers filmmakers: 

A Right-to-Work state welcoming union, non-union and mixed productions.
• A strong, industry-tested reputation.
• Beautiful and diverse locations.
• Experienced crews.
• A growing infrastructure.
• A temperate climate with four distinct seasons that generate greenery, colorful foliage and snow. Visit our
Locations page.
• No-hassle filming. Almost no standing fees, permits, or regulations, and where there are, the Western North Carolina Film Commission will help cut the red tape
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       3D Animation

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       Acting Coach
       Acting Coach - Children
       Animal Handler / Trainer / Wrangler
       Art Dept - Art Director
       Art Dept - Assistant Prop Master
       Art Dept - Assistant to Designer
       Art Dept - Buyer
       Art Dept - Construction
       Art Dept - Construction Coordinator
       Art Dept - Greens
       Art Dept - On-Set Dresser
       Art Dept - On-Set Greensman
       Art Dept - Production Assistant
       Art Dept - Production Designer
       Art Dept - Prop Maker
       Art Dept - Prop Master
       Art Dept - Props
       Art Dept - Scenic Artist
       Art Dept - Set Decorator
       Art Dept - Set Design
       Assistant Directors - 1st AD
       Assistant Directors - 2nd 2nd AD
       Assistant Directors - 2nd AD

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       Blue/Green Screen

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       Camera - Camera Operator
       Camera - Camera Operator (Video)
       Camera - Director of Photography
       Camera Equipment
       Casting / Talent Agencies
       Casting Director
       Catering
       Catering & Craft Service Supplies
       Choreographer
       Computer Rental & Service
       Construction Facilities
       Copier Rental
       Copy Services

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       Dialect Coach
       Director
       Director (2nd Unit)
       Director's Assistant

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       Editing Equipment
       Electronic Press Kits

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       Film Institute

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       Grip & Lighting - Dolly Grip
       Grip & Lighting - Electrician
       Grip & Lighting - Equipment and Expendables
       Grip & Lighting - Equipment Rental
       Grip & Lighting - Gaffer
       Grip & Lighting - Generator Rental
       Grip & Lighting - Grip
       Grip & Lighting - Key Grip
       Grip Equipment & Expendables

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       Hair & Makeup
       Hair & Makeup - Hair Stylist
       Hair & Makeup - Key Hair Stylist
       Hair & Makeup - Key Makeup
       Hair & Makeup - Makeup Artist
       Hair & Makeup - Special Effects Makeup
       Hotels
       Housing

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       Locations
       Locations - Assistant Locations Manager
       Locations - Locations Manager / Scout
       Locations Assistant

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       Massage Therapist
       Medic / Nurse
       Music Composer

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       P2 Technician
       Photographer (Stills)
       Post Production - Editing Consultant
       Post Production - Editor
       Post Production - Effects Editor
       Post Production - Post Production Coordinator
       Post Production - Sound
       Production - Accountant
       Production - Accounting Assistant
       Production - Assistant Executive Producer
       Production - Assistant Production Office Coordinator
       Production - Associate Producer
       Production - Co-Producer
       Production - Executive Producer
       Production - Line Producer
       Production - Producer
       Production - Producer's Assistant
       Production - Production Coordinator
       Production - Production Manager
       Production - Production Office Assistant
       Production - Production Office Coordinator
       Production - Unit Production Manager
       Production Assistant
       Production Assistant (Catering)
       Production Assistant - Key
       Production Assistant - Key Set PA
       Production Company
       Production Office Facilities

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       Rigging

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       Screenwriter
       Script Supervisor
       Shipping
       Sound - Boom Operator
       Sound - Mixer
       Sound - Music & Sound Effects
       Sound Booth
       Special Effects
       Stages
       Storyboard Artist
       Stylist

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       Transportation
       Transportation - Driver
       Transportation - Passenger Vans
       Transportation - Picture Cars
       Transportation - RV Rental
       Transportation - Transpo Captain
       Transportation - Transpo Coordinator
       Transportation - Vehicle Rental
       Transportation - Vehicle Rental (Trucks, Vans)

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       Video - Beta Dubs
       Video - Digitizing
       Video - Electronic Press Kits
       Video - Equipment Rental
       Video Playback
       Visual Effects
       Voice-Over and Narration

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       Wardrobe
       Wardrobe - Costume Designer
       Wardrobe - Costumer
       Wardrobe - Sewing Alterations
       Wardrobe - Stylist
       Wardrobe - Wardrobe Assistant
       Wardrobe - Wardrobe Attendant
       Wet Stage

 

The contents of the Western North Carolina Film Commission Resource Directory are for informational purposes only and are not to be construed as an endorsement of any service or product found therein. All information is carefully collected from entities who edit the content themselves. Therefore, we make no warranties, claims or guarantees in regard to their accuracy, completeness or currency of information.


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Fletcher, NC 28732

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