Utah Film Commission
OVERVIEW The Utah Film Commission markets the entire state as a location for film, television and commercial production by promoting the use of local professionals, support services and Utah locations. The film commission is a client-driven program that serves international, out-of-state and in-state production companies, along with Utah support services and crew.
Motion Picture Incentive Fund The purpose of the Motion Picture Incentive Program (MPIP) is to encourage the use of Utah as a destination for the production of motion pictures, television series and made-for-television movies. The State of Utah provides financial incentives to the film industry so that the State is capable of competing successfully with other states and countries that offer film production incentives. The MPIP allows Utah to foster a strong local motion picture industry that will contribute substantially to improving the State’s FISCAL YEAR 2011 TOTALS* economy. The MPIP functions as a tax credit or cash rebate for approved produc- Features/Independents/Cable Features tions and operates on a post-performance Total Projects: 10 Total Production Days: 228 basis on expenditures that are made in the Economic Impact: $12,630,175 State. State Approved Rebate Percentages • Tax Credit: Up to 25% on dollars left in the State with no per-project cap • Cash Rebate: Up to 25% on dollars left in the State up to $500,000 per project • Cash Rebate: 15% on dollars left in the State up to $999,999 per project Dollars Left in the State Requirements • Minimum $1 million spend for the up to 25% incentive • Minimum $200,000 spend for the 15% incentive
Television Total Projects: 9 Total Production Days: 157 Economic Impact: $3,123,591 Commercials/Videos/Industrial/ Documentary/Shorts/Stills Total Projects: 57 Total Production Days: 88 Economic Impact: $620,000 Other Related Film Activities Sundance Film Festival: $70,800,000 Overview Total Projects: 77 Total Production Days: 483 Total Economic Impact: $87,173,766 *Projected These numbers reflect all production activity in Utah. The chart on page 40 lists incented projects only.
Governor’s Office of Economic Development • Annual Report • www.business.utah.gov
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