Behind the LensVirginia Film Office

Film Office & Commission

Virginia Film Office

Richmond, Virginia, United States

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.

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Virginia's incentive program includes tax credits, grants, a sales and use tax exemption, and a hotel tax exemption for qualifying productions.

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Filmed here

Productions recorded as having shot in the area Virginia 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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