ARKANSAS

Home to the acclaimed Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, rolling Ozark hills and striking cityscapes, the Natural State has attracted high-profile projects such as the Matthew McConaughey drama Mud and the third season of True Detective. The state offers a healthy pool of local talent thanks to growing programs at John Brown University, SAU Tech and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and relatively underutilized outdoor locations that make it easy to distinguish your next project.

Incentive Type Credit/Rebate Combo

Incentive Amount 20% (30% for below the line residents)

Minimum Spend $200,000

Bonus 10% for expenditures purchased from a local small business vendor owned by honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces

Application Application and $100 application fee must be received no later than 30 days before production starts

Application Application and/or registration must be submitted to the Arkansas Film Office prior to incurring any instate production or postproduction costs

Sales Use Tax Relief No

Sales Use Tax Relief Yes

Hotel Occupancy Tax Relief No

Hotel Occupancy Tax Relief No

Sunset Date July 2026