COLORADO:
Colorado Film Commission
1625 Broadway, Suite 1700
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-620-4500
Fax: 303-720-4545
Email: Coloradofilm@state.co.us
from Axium Payroll Co.'s "Incentives Guide" - Download yours at http://tinyurl.com/z6kxj
5/7/07:
COLORADO now offers a 10% cash rebate on production spend if at least
75% of below the line spend is with Colorado businesses and 75% of crew
are Colorado residents. To qualify, an in-state production company must
spend at least $100,000 and an out-of-state production company must spent
at least $1 million (rebate applies to first dollar spent once the minimum
is met). Production companies must fill out a "Statement of Intent" and
receive written approval before principal photography begins.
June, 2006, Colorado offers a 10% refund on productions that originate
in
the state and spend at least $100,000, and a 10% refund for productions
that do not
originate in the state but spend a minimum of $1M in qualified expenditures.
To
qualify; 75% of the crew must be Colorado residents and 75% of the
BTL budget
must be spent with Colorado businesses. Colorado offers a lodging tax
rebate after a
31-day stay, retroactive to the first day of occupancy. Film permits
are not required
except in Denver, where they are free. There is a searchable locations
database on the
website, and a Colorado production resource guide is available at:
http://www.cprgonline.com/index_home.php
• Colorado Tourism Office ? Film Support
Executive Director -- Kevin Shand -- kevin.shand@coloradofilm.org
o Phone ? (303)-592-4065 Fax -- 303-592-4061
o Website ? www.coloradofilm.org
FILMING
IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN STATES - Article in Production Update Magazine
June 2004
Colorado, Utah, Idaho
By Brooke Comer
"Production numbers in the Rocky Mountain states are still strong,
despite Canada's appeal and ability to mimic much of the rugged scenery
that brought Hollywood to these states in the first place. Feature films,
the most desirable and most profitable of all, are going out of the country,
but sports programming, commercials, catalog work, and corporate and industrial
videos are at an all-time high. The Canadian competition has not been a
bad thing altogether, either; it has forced states to rally together and
fight for their mutual cause. Theater centers are evolving and the study
and analysis of film is thriving. It's not just about the money; the love
of cinema and the breakdown of its many components in an educational forum
are inspiring residents and visitors of the Rocky Mountain region. Knowledge
is power, and perhaps this lull in big feature work will give areas a chance
to listen and learn, and make themselves stronger so that when business
comes back, they'll be more than ready!".................................READ
MORE
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April 8, 2005
Movie
industry incentive bill advances / Paula Moore
House Bill 1146, which would approve incentives for movie and television production companies working in this state, passed the Colorado House of Representatives on April 7. House members voted 59-5 in favor of the measure.
The legislation now must be evaluated by the state Senate.........................READ MORE
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