There are no production incentives or film commission, but there is
an online
production guide. Included is information about filming on Native American
reservations.
Film commission / Production Guide
Director, Sara Otte Coleman
North Dakota Tourism Division
Century Center
1600 E. Century Ave. Suite 2 PO Box 2057
Bismarck, N.D. 58502-2057
800-435-5663
701-328-2525
Fax: 701-328-4878
Incentives:
The Bank of North Dakota will consider co-financing motion pictures
shot primarily in North Dakota if the production company has retained a
domestic distributor or sales agent, has an experienced lead lender on
board, has a completion bond in place, and has sold one territory large
enough to validate the pre-sale estimates (this will be determined by the
bank). The territory must be sold to a reputable and financially solvent
distributor.
The Basic Bank can provide up to 50% of the film budget less any equity investment and any pre-sold territories. All revenue proceeds except sales commissions, financing costs and collection account fees shall be applied to debt reduction. For more details, contact the Bank of North Dakota at 800-472-2166 and ask about the Motion Picture Financing.
P3 Magazine 4/08 Article on North Central US States including North Dakota