State film office operating as part of the Virginia Tourism Corporation in Richmond. Provides productions with location scouting, permitting assistance, and administration of Virginia's film tax credits and grants, and maintains crew and support services resources including a crew directory on its website. Staff also includes Dawn Blacksten (Assistant Director), Lori Russell (Locations Manager), and Margaret Finucane (Communications Manager).
Filming incentives
- Rate
- 15-20% base + payroll credits
- Credit type
- Transferable Tax Credit
- Min. spend
- $250,000
Figures describe the Virginia 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 Virginia incentive breakdown, estimator & comparisonVirginia's incentive program includes tax credits, grants, a sales and use tax exemption, and a hotel tax exemption for qualifying productions.
Official incentive details