Application Requirements/Process
  • Applicants must fill out a Competitive Need application.
    Competitive Need Documents

    • Commercial Applications must be submitted to IFO 24 hours prior to start of filming.
    • Film/Television Applications must be submitted to IFO 5 business days before principal photography begins, along with the Diversity Plan application, Competitive Need application and Copy of Contract or Copyright.
    • Applicant must provide receipts and other financial materials to a 3rd party Certified Public Accountant once project is completed. The CPA will validate and calculate the applicant’s local production spending. The CPA will provide the IFO with the applicant's tax credit profile.
 

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