Film Office & Commission
Film Wisconsin (Wisconsin Department of Tourism)
Film Wisconsin is the state film office, created in the 2025-2027 biennial budget and housed at the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. It administers $5 million annually in film tax credits and promotes and supports the film and television industry to drive economic development in Wisconsin. The office has no central physical office and offers virtual meetings and a help line.
Filming incentives
- Rate
- 30%
- Credit type
- Transferable Tax Credit
- Min. spend
- $50,000 (under 30 min) / $100,000 (30+ min)
Figures describe the Wisconsin program, not this office. Incentive terms change with legislation: confirm current rates, caps, and eligibility with the office before budgeting.
At-a-glance figures, not yet checked against official sources
Full Wisconsin incentive breakdown, estimator & comparisonWisconsin revived a state film tax incentive in the 2025 budget: roughly $5 million in total funding with up to $1 million per applicant, administered through the new Film Wisconsin office at the Department of Tourism.
Official incentive details