Behind the LensMaryland Film Office

Film Office & Commission

Maryland Film Office

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

State film office within the Maryland Department of Commerce that promotes Maryland as a film and TV production destination. Administers the state's film production tax credit, assists with locations and permitting, and maintains the Maryland Crew and Resource Directory of local industry professionals and support services, plus union crew contacts (IATSE 487, Teamsters, SAG-AFTRA).

Filming incentives

Rate
28-30%
Credit type
Transferable Tax Credit
Min. spend
$250,000 ($25,000 small film)

Figures describe the Maryland program, not this office. Incentive terms change with legislation: confirm current rates, caps, and eligibility with the office before budgeting.

Checked against official sources 23 July 2026

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Film Production Activity Tax Credit of up to 28% back on qualified in-state costs (30% for TV series; minimum spend $250,000), plus a 6% sales & use tax exemption on equipment rentals and purchases.

Official incentive details

Contact & details

ContactJosh Slates, Director

Filmed here

Productions recorded as having shot in the area Maryland Film Office covers.

Title data and poster artwork from TMDB. Sources: each office's own credits page, and filming locations recorded in Wikidata.

Listings are not confirmation of where a production filmed. This website uses TMDB and the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB.

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