Grants
Moving Image Industry Incentive Program
The Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program offers qualifying film, television, commercial, and video game productions the opportunity to receive a payment of a percentage of eligible Texas spending or eligible wages paid to Texas residents. Payment amounts depend on budget levels and types of productions and are received upon completion of a review of the project's Texas expenditures.
Benefit
- Payment of 5% to 17.5% of eligible Texas spending or 8% to 29.25% of eligible wages paid to Texas residents, depending on budget levels and types of productions.
- Possible bonus if the project is completed in an underutilized area.
- No cap on incentive amount.
Eligibility
- Eligibility is determined based on minimum Texas spending, percentage of shooting days completed in Texas, and percentage of cast, crew, paid employees or contract labor that are Texas residents.
- Both live-action and animated projects are eligible.
- Specific eligibility qualifications for projects are available thru the Texas Film Commission.
Apply
A Qualifying Application, itemized budget, and other specific application materials must be submitted to the Texas Film Commission. Detailed application information can be found on the Texas Film Commission's website.
Administration
The Moving Image Industry Incentive Program is administered by the Office of the Governor, Texas Film Commission.
Contact:
512-463-9200
512-463-4114 FAX
film@governor.state.tx.us
