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Film Office & Commission

Ohio Film Office

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Ohio's state film office within the Ohio Department of Development. It administers the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit and coordinates with regional film commissions (Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton) to support productions filming in the state.

Filming incentives

Rate
30%
Credit type
Refundable Tax Credit
Min. spend
$300,000

Figures describe the Ohio 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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The Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit (OMPTC) is a refundable 30% credit on eligible cast/crew wages and other in-state spending, with a $300,000 minimum spend per project. As of September 2025 applications are accepted and awarded on a rolling, year-round basis.

Official incentive details

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