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New York State is one of the most dynamic film and television production centers in the world, boasting a strong infrastructure and robust economy
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; a statewide network of professionally staffed regional film offices; and many programs helping advance the next generation of diverse talent, including the New York State Multicultural Creativity Summit, PITCHNY® and the New York Entertainment Workforce Diversity Grant Program.
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 and post-production tax credits. Transparent, accessible, and fully refundable, these tax credits—including those for commercial production—are key factors in bringing productions to New York. Productions generate more than $9 in spending across New York for every $1 in state incentives.
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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.
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
57,000+
Jobs per year supported by New York State’s Film Tax Credits
$12+ Billion
Wages in the state of New York for which the motion picture & television industry is directly responsible
#2 In the nation
In production jobs, wages and number of productions
Tax Incentives and Grants
New York State Film Tax Credit Program (Production)
New York State Film Tax Credit Program (Post-Production)
New York State Commercial Tax Credit Program
Sales Tax Exemption
New York Entertainment Workforce Diversity Grant Program
New York State Film & TV Resources
Locations Gallery
Local & Regional Film Offices
Soundstage Directory
Diverse Suppliers Directory
Production News & Information Quick Links
Opportunities to grow your business in New York State
Tax-Based Incentives
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