State and Local Incentives
From diverse landscapes to a solid crew base and low cost of living, Ohio offers a vast range of opportunities for your next production. The Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit provides a refundable credit of 30 percent on production cast and crew wages plus other eligible in-state spending.
To be considered for the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit (OMPTC), eligible productions must spend a minimum of $300,000 per project in the state of Ohio.
For more information, application, and FAQs visit:
https://development.ohio.gov/business/ohio-film-office/ohio-film-program
OMPTC includes 30% rebate ATL and BTL.
NEW in 2024 will be the first Ohio local incentive for film. The 2024 Columbus Motion Picture Tax Credit (CMPTC) Pilot Program will go live Fall of 2024.
Stay tuned for more information, application, and FAQs. Sign up for our mailing list below to be notified when the application is live. Qualifying productions can receive a 5% rebate up to $15,000.
General eligibility requirements include:
• $150,000 minimum spend
• Open to filmmakers in Franklin County
• Must hire 75% of crew from Franklin and contiguous counties
• At least 75% of filming days must be within Franklin and contiguous counties
• Can be stacked with OMPTC
• Complete list of requirements coming soon
OMPTC Production types may include:
- Commercial
- Digital Media
- Documentary
- Feature Film
- Interactive Game
- Interactive Television
- Interactive Website
- Interstitial Television Programming
- Long-Form Specials
- Mini-Series
- Music Video
- Pilot
- Series
- Sound Recording
- Trailer
- Video
- Video Game
- Video Teaser/Demo
Completed OMPTC application packet must include:
- Signed application form
- Production budget
- Shooting script and/or script synopsis
- Documentation of financial ability to undertake and complete the project
