Behind the LensMassachusetts Film Office

Film Office & Commission

Massachusetts Film Office

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

State agency dedicated to promoting the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a location for film, television, and commercial production. Assists productions with locations, city/town permitting contacts, the Massachusetts film tax incentive, and posts cast and crew calls and links to local unions, guilds, and support services.

Filming incentives

Rate
25% production expense + 25% payroll credit
Credit type
Transferable Tax Credit (up to 90% refundable)
Min. spend
$50,000 (plus 75% MA spend or shooting days test)

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

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One of the most competitive programs in the US: 25% production credit, 25% payroll credit with no salary cap, sales tax exemption, and lodging tax exemption for long-term stays. Credits are fully transferable, partially refundable and do not expire.

Official incentive details

Contact & details

ContactMeg Montagnino-Jarrett, Director
Websitemafilm.org

Filmed here

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

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

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