SOUTH

A favorite of Danny McBride (whose Vice Principals and The Righteous Gemstones were both shot in the Charleston area), South Carolina features a mild climate and diverse topography for a variety of projects. Robert Zemeckis famously shot Forrest Gump’s Alabama scenes here, and the hit Netflix program The Outer Banks utilizes the beautiful coastal scenery.

Two of America’s music capitals—Nashville and Memphis—are located in the Volunteer State, and they are major hubs for the entertainment and tech sector that provide your team with talent and post-production facilities. The Creative Artist Agency, William Morris Endeavor, City National Bank, Sony’s Affirm Films, Scripps Networks Interactive and Regal Cinemas all have offices in the state, and filmmakers can take advantage of the area’s rolling deltas and lush Appalachian landscapes. A majority of James Mangold’s Walk the Line was also shot in the state, with filming around Nashville and the Tennessee State Penitentiary (which stands in for Folsom State Prison).

Incentive Type Grant

Incentive Amount 25%

Minimum Spend $200,000 minimum qualified Tennessee expenditures per production/TV Pilot; $500,000 minimum qualified Tennessee expenditures per episode

Bonus 5% on resident labor if filming a scripted TV show with a minimum spend of at least $500,000 an episode and meet the screen credit requirement

Audit Requirements An independent CPA Agreed-Upon-Procedures report is required.

Application Apply at least four months prior to the start of principal photography

Sales Use Tax Relief Yes

Hotel Occupancy Tax Relief Yes

Sunset Date None