Montana Promotion Division

FILM INDUSTRY PROMOTION & SERVICES
Montana Film Incentives

If you have any questions, please call our office at (800) 553-4563.

  • Big Sky on the Big Screen Act

    14% rebate based on hired Montana Labor

    - Applies to first $50,000 of wages per Montana resident.

    9% rebate based on qualified expenditures

    - Includes hotel and lodging expenditures, production equipment rental, fuel costs, expendables, lumber/construction materials, vehicle rentals, and food expenditures.

    Click here for application and instructions

    Click here for a quick overview of the incentive

    Click here for the full text of the bill

    Click here to view the Economic Impact Study conducted by ArtsMarket and the Montana Film Office.

  • No Sales Tax

    Montana doesn't have a sales tax.

  • Federal Incentives

    Click HERE to see how the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 can save you even more money.

  • Accommodations Tax

    Production Companies staying longer than 30 days at the same hotel/motel are exempt from the 7% accommodations tax.

  • Licensing Exemptions

    Out-of-State commercial vehicles and equipment used exclusively in the production of motion pictures, television, or commercials are exempt from licensing requirements for 180 consective days. Other out-of-state commercial vehicles entering Montana require permits.


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