5/7/07:
WEST VIRGINIA has a new incentive -- a non-refundable, non-transferable income tax credit. The incentive is essentially a 27% tax credit on all direct production expenditures. By hiring West Virginia residents, it is possible to increase the total allowable credit by an additional 4%, bringing the maximum credit to 31%. Using this incentive requires forming a partnership with a local taxpayer who can make use of the credits; this is impractical. Revisions to the legislation are anticipated.
 

Pamela Haynes, Director,  West Virginia Film Office

90 MacCorkle Avenue, SW
 South Charleston, WV 25303
 Email: phaynes@callwva.com

Phone Contact: 800 225 5982  (toll free)
 304 558 2200, ext. 382
 304 558 1662 (fax)
 304 550 1871 (mobile)
 
 

Article in Production Update Magazine April 2004 -
TENNESSEE / WEST VIRGINIA / KENTUCKY

When you think of the Appalachian region, encompassing Tennessee, West Virginia and Kentucky, you probably visualize verdant rolling hills, the picturesque Appalachian and Smoky mountains, and the rich delta plain. But if the region's film commissioners have their way, these three states will be viewed as an affordable production mecca for indies, as well as commercials, music videos and feature films - and as a venue full of surprising locations.

 This region is making a concerted effort to make it as easy as possible to do business there. Across the board, state-owned properties are fee-free, and the permitting processes are simple and inexpensive. Over the years, vendors and businesses have developed a program of discounted production services, such as lodging, equipment and vehicle rentals. Each commission also provides production services directories on their web sites, listing hundreds of businesses that can provide rental vehicles, casting services, legal services and many other support services.........................READ MORE