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
Full Ohio incentive breakdown, estimator & comparisonThe 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.
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52 companies in our directory within 60 miles of Columbus.
- Loose FilmsColumbus, OH
- NationwideColumbus, OH
- One MoorerColumbus, OH
- Studio 35Columbus, OH
- Roach StudiosColumbus, OH
- Weird MusicColumbus, OH · 5.6 mi
- AtmosphereColumbus, OH
- GapGrove City, OH
- Action for ChildrenColumbus, OH
- Keep It 100 ProductionsColumbus, OH
- 7 Palms EntertainmentColumbus, OH
- CTV-Media Studio CorporationPowell, OH
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