
Film
Production Rebate Fund
This
program allows a qualified production company to claim a rebate
in an amount up to 25% of the total direct costs incurred in the
State while filming on-location for qualifying film and television
productions. Employees earning $1 million or more are excluded.
Rebates are funded by an annual appropriation. The rebate is distributed
in the form of a grant.
To
qualify, the production must incur at least $500,000 in total direct
costs in the State and at least 50% of the production’s filming
must occur in Maryland . In addition, the production must have nationwide
distribution. Applications are made to the Department of Business
and Economic Development. Grant recipients will be selected by the
Secretary of the Department based upon merit and economic benefit
to the State.
For
further details, please contact our office:
Maryland
Film Office
1-800-333-6632
Download
Application
Download Application Addendum (to be submitted with application)
Download Statute
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