MISSOURI - KANSAS CITY
EP Services Offered
Administration
Tax Credit Financing
Tax Credit Placement
Eligible Production Types
Animation
Commercials
Documentaries
Feature Films
Game Shows
Pilots
Post Only
Reality Television
Scripted Television
Talk Shows
Video Games
Location Production Needs
Beaches Ocean
City
Deserts
Forests
Lakes Rivers
Mountains
Rural
Snow
Suburban
Tropical
Legislation/
Guidance
| Incentive | 4%-12%-10% Rebate |
| Labor | |
| Resident ATL | 4-12% |
| Resident BTL | 4-12% |
| Qualified Spend | |
| Spend | 4-12% |
Qualified expenditures include labor, goods, and services performed by residents or businesses located in the City of Kansas City, Missouri. | |
| Spend Uplifts | 2% if the production provides a minimum of two one-day shadow opportunities with heads of departments to local film & media students 2% if the production’s crew and principal cast are comprised of at least 30% women and minorities. |
| Minimum/Caps | |
| Minimum Spend | $100K (film); $100K (TV series); $50K (TV per episode); $50K (national commercial); $25K (regional commercial); $10K (short film/music video) |
| Project Cap | None |
| Annual Cap | $250K |
| Application | |
Productions applying for the KCMO Film Development Rebate Program will first need to file an initial application, which leads to conditional approval of the project for the KCMO Film Development Program administered by the City of Kansas City, Missouri. Applications must be submitted 30 business days prior for film and television projects filming and must be approved before shooting commences. Every effort will be made by the City to give notice within 10 business days of receipt of all the application paperwork. | |
| Additional Requirements | |
| Screen Credit | Yes |
| CPA Audit | No |
| Additional Information | There is a $50 application fee. |
KC Film Office816.513.3450 | |