St. Pete-Clearwater Production Tax Incentives

Overview

  • The St. Pete-Clearwaterr Film Commission (FILMSPC) base incentive program is designed to attract film, television and digital media projects to Pinellas County, Florida. This program offers a cash rebate of 15% of the total qualified local expenditures for eligible productions with up-to an additional 15% for providing extra marketing value and promoting Pinellas County.
  • The production company must be registered with the State of Florida Division of Corporations (SUNBIZ).

Eligible project types: Feature films, music videos, pilots, TV series, web series.

Incentive details

Type
Rebate
Rate
Uplift(s)
15% for providing extra marketing value and promoting Pinellas County as a top destination by showcasing recognizable locations, utilize signage, verbal mentions, social media promotion, securing distribution deals or commit to premiere and screening events in the county, hosting media events that feature Pinellas County locations. Determination of whether a project meets these standards will be made at the discretion of the FILMSPC review committee.
Annual Cap
None
Project Cap
$300K
Compensation Cap
None
Eligible Expenses
Payments for good and services provided by Pinellas County based business and wages paid to Pinellas County residents incurred in Pinellas County directly related to the production.
Additional Info
Any qualified production company producing films, television series, commercials, music videos, or sound recordings in the state may be eligible for a sales-and-use tax exemption, up-to 7.5%, on certain production-related purchases (production equipment, set design & construction, real estate rentals, props & wardrobe, computers & software) in Florida. Still photography is not a qualified production activity.

Requirements

Minimum Spend
None
Local Hire Requirement
Yes
Logo/End Credit Acknowledgement Required
Yes
Loanout Withholding
No
Application Timing
Submit an application prior to the start of principal photography. The application process is competitive, and submission of an application does not guarantee approval.
Audit
CPA audit required

How to Apply

Application
Application Timing
St. Pete-Clearwater Film Office

LISA DOZIOS, FILM COMMISSIONER, 727-464-7240, LISA@FILMSPC.COM
Film Commission | Visit St Petersburg Clearwater Florida

Helpful Links

FilmSPC Program Overview.pdf
FAQs for Filming in St. Pete-Clearwater | Visit St Petersburg Clearwater Florida
Microsoft Word - SC Film, Television, Media Production_Post Production Rebate Incentive Program Application_26Aug14.clean.docx

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