SOUTHWEST FILM INCENTIVES

UNTOUCHED LANDSCAPES AND AUTHENTIC SMALL TOWNS WILL LEND UNFORGETTABLE IMAGERY TO YOUR NEXT PROJECT

From the John Ford Westerns of the 1930s to eager vacationers on summer break, the mythic qualities of the American West have inspired stories and memories for generations. The mountains, valleys and vast rivers of the region can replicate the 19th century or the 23rd, and immense horizon lines make for stunning compositions no matter your subject matter.

Best known for the Grand Canyon, this southwestern state offers plenty of outdoor adventures and the landscapes to go along with them. Flagstaff, a ponderosa pine-covered mountain town, is a major gateway to the Grand Canyon. Other natural sites include Saguaro National Park, protecting cactus-filled Sonoran Desert landscape. Tucson is University of Arizona territory and home to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Recent films that have taken advantage of Arizona’s stunning scenery as Into the Wild, Little Miss Sunshine and Nomadland

Beginning January 1, 2023, the Motion Picture Production Program (HB2156) created new income tax credits for film production companies in Arizona.

Incentive Type Non-Transferable Refundable Tax Credit

Spent 15-22.5% (residents and nonresidents)

Bonus An extra bump on all qualified expenditures if you utilize a local Arizona-qualified production facility

Application This is a case-by-case program. Application and supporting docs must be submitted to the Arizona film counsel for approval. Some documents to include but are not limited to budget, amount of residents vs. nonresidents, filming locations. Etc.

Sales Use Tax Relief Yes

Hotel Occupancy Tax Relief Yes