Film Tax Credit Program

Film Tax Credit Program Guidelines Apply Contact Us Overview Article Act 84 of 2016 (Article XVII-D, the Entertainment Production Tax Credit) authorizes the issuance of Film Production Tax Credits in an effort to expand Pennsylvania’s film industry. Uses Recipients of a Film Production Tax Credit my use the tax credit to offset their Pennsylvania state tax liability or sell, assign, or transfer the credits to another entity. Eligibility A Film production is eligible for the tax credit program if Pennsylvania production expenses comprise at least 60% of the Film’s total production expenses. Eligibility is restricted to the following types of film production: a feature film, a television film, a television talk or game show series, a television commercial, a television pilot or each episode of a television series intended as programming for a national audience. Eligibility Post production expenses incurred at a Qualified Post production Facility. Please refer to the program guidelines for additional information on eligibility. Terms Applications will be accepted no sooner than 90 days prior to the start date of principal photography in Pennsylvania. Only applications with verifiable documentation that 70% of the film’s financing has been secured and that the remaining 30% will be secured prior to the planned start date of principal photography in Pennsylvania will be considered. Applications are reviewed during the following four periods: July 1 through September 30, October 1 through December 31, January 1 through March 31, and April 1 through June 30. How to Apply Applicants must complete the online Enterprise eGrants System available at dced.pa.gov and submit all required information and documentation as specified in the program guidelines. Additional Information Information, including the program guidelines and all application and reporting forms and materials can be found on the FilmInPA.com website. Tax Credits Films that qualify are eligible for a tax credit eq