The programs are:

• The Jacksonville Film & Television Program, a performance-based rebate program structured to attract high wage unique film and television production opportunities to Jacksonville/Duval County that will hire area professionals and purchase goods and services from local businesses. The rebate program is based on the total qualified expenditures in Jacksonville/Duval County. The incentive will be distributed as a rebate after the production company provides proof of its local expenditures, hires, etc., through documentation that meets the criteria stated in the incentive agreement and/or incentive guidelines. There are two tiers:
  • Tier 1: offers a 15% rebate for $400,000 minimum qualified expenditures in Duval County, capped at $149,999.
  • Tier 2: offers a 20% rebate for $1,000,000 minimum qualified expenditures in Duval County, capped at $400,000.

For more information or to apply, visit:https://www.filmjax.com/incentive-program/film-television.

• The Jacksonville Commercial Production Program, a performance-based rebate program that is intended to attract high-impact television commercials to Jacksonville/Duval County. The incentive will be distributed as a rebate after the production company provides proof of its local spend, hires, etc., through documentation from a production accountant evidencing authorized expenditures that satisfies the criteria set forth in the incentive agreement and/or incentive guidelines. The program offers a 15% rebate for $75,000 minimum qualified expenditures in Duval County, capped at $150,000. For more information or to apply, visit: https://www.filmjax.com/incentive-program/jacksonville-commercial-program.

• The Jacksonville Fostering Filmmakers Grant Program, which seeks to foster independent filmmaking in Jacksonville by assisting local filmmakers with partial funding of locally produced motion pictures whose goal is wider distribution via theatrical, streaming services and/or film festivals. Applicants must provide proof of matching funds (minimum of $10,000) with the application along with other requirements, up to three $10,000 matching grants may be awarded through the Fostering Filmmakers Grant Program per fiscal year. For more information or to apply, visit: https://www.filmjax.com/incentive-program/fostering-film-making-program (This program has an application submission deadline of July 29, 2024).

Additional information on these programs, and the Jacksonville Film & Television Office, can be found at www.filmjax.com.