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NYS Film Production Tax Credit program now up to 40% UPSTATE Includes Above-the-line Wages Statewide

New York State is one of the most dynamic film and television production centers in the world, boasting a strong infrastructure and robust economy

NYS Film Production Tax Credit program now up to 40% UPSTATE Includes Above-the-line Wages Statewide

New York State has it all – top-tier talent, crews, state-of-the-art facilities, competitive tax credits, and versatile locations that can double for anywhere in the world. New York has become an epicenter of innovative film and television creators, artists and companies, and film and TV production represents one of the fastest growing, and largest, sectors of the state’s economy. Not only is New York State a great place for film and TV production – film and TV production is great for New York State.

The New York State Governor's Office of Motion Picture & Television Development (MPTV) is here to help guide filmmakers through the many programs and assets New York State offers to productions of all types, sizes and budgets, including: production, post-production and commercial tax credit programs; hundreds of soundstage facilities; an online location library of more than 32,000 images; and a statewide network of professionally staffed regional film offices.

The office is committed to advancing the next generation of diverse talent and supporting businesses and communities throughout the State, including through the New York State Multicultural Creativity SummitShowbizNY: Diverse Supplier Connections, the NYS Film & Television Diverse Suppliers Directory, and the New York Entertainment Workforce Diversity Grant Program. In furthering this goal, MPTV partners with Regional Economic Development Councils and local partners on outreach events to share best practices for attracting and supporting production with communities and businesses in every corner of the state to ensure equitable economic growth statewide. MPTV also works with the State University of New York (SUNY) and other partners to grow and expand workforce development programs and partnerships.

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The New York State Film Tax Credit Program brings jobs to NYS and offers the production industry one of the nation’s most strategic, stable, and successful production andpost-productiontax credits. Transparent, accessible, and fully refundable, these tax credits—including those for commercial production—are key factors in bringing productions to New York.

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New York is home to experienced talent and crew working on more than 300 soundstages in 120+ Qualified Production Facilities (QPFs), backed up by a network of local and regional film offices, specialized support services and one of the world’s largest industry-specific vendor bases. From pre-pro to final post, A-list actors to end credit animators, New York’s got everyone and everything productions need.

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If it’s in the script, it’s in New York State. From the bustling borough of Brooklyn to the 6-million-acre wilderness of the Adirondack Park, and everything in between—New York has a location for every look, every time period, every script. Starting with a 32,000+ image online location library, NYS helps productions find and secure the perfect spot.

Television and Film in New York State

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65,000+

Jobs per year supported by New York State’s Film Tax Credits

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$13+ Billion

Wages in the state of New York for which the motion picture & television industry is directly responsible

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#2 In the nation

In production jobs, wages and number of productions

New York’s Dynamic Film and TV Industry

Hear from industry professionals about their experiences filming in New York State – and why New York has it all to support productions, from competitive tax credit programs and soundstage facilities to top talent and crew, versatile locations and more.

Tax Incentives and Grants

New York State offers several programs to grow and incentivize the film and television industry in the form of tax credits, sales tax exemptions and grants to support workforce diversity, training and job creation.

New York State Film Tax Credit Program (Production)

New York State Film Tax Credit Program (Post-Production)

Sales Tax Exemption

Find out which film production activities/expenses are exempt from New York State sales tax

New York Entertainment Workforce Diversity Grant Program

New York State Film & TV Resources

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Locations Gallery

From subways, skyscrapers and waterfalls to farms, castles and campuses—on screen, New York can stand on its own or stand in for anywhere.
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Local & Regional Film Offices

NYS boasts one of the best networks of local and regional film offices in the country—helping with local logistics, paperwork & production.
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Soundstage Directory

There are more than 120 New York State Film and TV Qualified Production Facilities across New York State.
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Diverse Suppliers Directory

A diverse vendor resource for producers filming around New York State.

Opportunities to grow your business in New York State

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Tax-Based Incentives

All forms of tax incentives that enable savings and cost advantages to businesses.

Operational Support

Programs offering assistance or training to ensure more competitive businesses.
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Growth Support

Funds, loans and other means of financial support to stimulate business growth.
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Innovation Development Support

Financial incentives to foster university collaboration, research and innovation.

Industry Contact

For press inquiries, please contact [email protected]

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Yoni Bokser
Executive Director/Vice President, NYS Governor’s Office of Motion Picture & Television Development & New Media
Television and Film