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Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission

PALM BEACH COUNTY PRODUCTION INCENTIVES: Free Production Space G-Star Studios, a Florida non-profit corporation educating students through motion picture and television production, offers an extraordinary incentive package at no charge to filmmakers. Included in the package is the use of the 84,000 square foot facility, featuring the 25,500 square foot G-Star Motion Picture Studio facility, set on three-acres of security fenced property which includes a 17,000 square foot warehouse for shooting and set construction. Another 8,500 square feet of space consists of 12 furnished offices and a conference room. Students from G-Star have experience in a variety of production related jobs and can also be utilized as interns or actors in productions. G-Star School of the Arts has made a formal announcement to build a new state-of-the-art motion picture studio. Completion is scheduled for 2010. LA Liaison Office Los Angeles Liaison, Susan Simms is available to work closely with studio executives to identify projects that are suited to Florida’s beautiful and versatile scenery. To reach Ms. Simms, call 818.508.7772. $150,000 Film & Television Incentive (FTI) Grant Program Take advantage of a special grant for production companies considering relocating to Palm Beach County. The grant is designed to attract film, television and multi-media businesses to Palm Beach County, and to provide support to local expanding businesses that are also part of the entertainment industry. The funds are based on job growth including the creation of 25 jobs or more. Free One-Stop Permitting & 24-hour/ 7 days a Week Service Founded in 1989, the Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission has been a pioneer in developing the One-Stop Permitting Process with 33 film friendly municipalities. A government network has been created that allows the office to cut through stacks of red tape and offers industry professionals One-Stop Permitting at NO COST. In addition, the Film & Television Commission is a full-service film office with a staff of four who is available to coordinate scouts, email customized photo packages, facilitate your next production project and more. Studios, Soundstages, & Production Companies Palm Beach County has six fully equipped studios and soundstages designed to meet a variety of production needs from lighting packages to building sets. For hands-on assistance, refer to the 65 full service production companies located throughout the County with years of experience and high quality results. Award-Winning Production Professionals Palm Beach County has an ambitious and talented crew base of award-winning production professionals, including producers, directors, grips, and lighting technicians. These industry professionals have contributed to countless nationally broadcast television programs, feature and independent films, commercial projects, print work, etc. Many of these professionals have received or worked on productions that have been honored with Telly, FREDDIE, Emmy, Addy and other nationally and internationally recognized awards. FLORIDA PRODUCTION INCENTIVES: For more information on state incentives, please call the Governors Office for Film & Entertainment Commission at 877.352.3456, or visit http://filminflorida.com/ifi/incentives.asp 15%-22% Cash Rebate A certified production in this queue is eligible for a cash reimbursement of 15% to 22% of its actual qualified expenditures in this state providing it meets the required minimum spending of $625,000. 5% Bonus Off-Season Bonus A production, other than a digital media project or an animated production, which films 75% or more of its principal photography days from June 1 through November 30 may be eligible for additional savings. 2% Bonus for Family-Friendly Films Bonus Scripted productions that are appropriate in theme, content, and language for a broad family audience may be eligible for additional savings. Separate Queue for Independent Florida Filmmakers Local filmmakers with modest budgets have their own queue with a lower threshold of $100,000 in order to earn a 15-17% cash rebate. Sales tax exemption Qualified production companies can save on the purchase or lease of certain items used exclusively as an integral part of the production activities in Florida. Examples: · Sale or lease of motion picture, video, and sound recording equipment · Rent or lease of real property used as an integral part of a production · Labor to produce a motion picture, MOW, TV series, commercial, music video, or sound recording · Artistic or copyrighted material