Minnesota Commercial Production Incentives

Questions about the Minnesota Incentive Program?
Type of Incentive | Rebate |
Incentive Amount | 20 - 25% |
Residency | Only MN residents and crew qualify, but non resident talent is permitted |
Minimum Spend | $100,000 |
Production Cap | $5,000,000 per production |
Salary Cap | Non-resident ATL talent capped at first $100,000 |
Annual Cap | Only $200,000 was allocated to commercials under the program in July 2019 for the biennium ending June 30, 2021. |
Application Timeline | Applications must be received no later than 5pm CST on the day prior to scheduled review time-frames. |
Loan-Out Registration | No |
Loan-Out Withholding | No |
CPA Audit | May be required on expenditures of $1M or more. MN Film reviews all projects under $1M |
Minnesota Film and TV Board