West Virginia
EPFS Services Offered
Eligible Production Types
- Feature Films
- Scripted Television
- Reality Television
- Documentaries
- Animation
- Interactive Media/Video Games
- Webisodes
- Talk Shows
- Game Shows
- Live Events
- Commercials
Location Production Needs
- Rural
- Suburban
- Snow
- Tropical
- Beaches/Ocean
- Mountains
- Lakes/Rivers
- Deserts
- Forests
- City
Legislation
W. Va. Code § 11-13X-1 to § 11-13X-13
Regulation
Reg. Sec. 110-13X-1
Administrative Guidance
Guidelines
| Incentive |
27-31% Transferable Tax Credit |
|---|---|
| Project Criteria |
27% 27% $25K None None None |
| Qualified Spend/Bonus |
All qualified spend must be in-state.
4% of total spend if 10 or more WV residents working as full-time employees or apprentices. |
| Program Guidelines |
$5M None Yes Yes 2 Years |
| Additional Considerations |
Yes Once an application is approved to participate in the program, the applicant has 120 days to begin principal photography. This incentive program is administered on a first-come, first- served basis. |
| Production Resources |
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