Pennsylvania Film Tax Credits
Pennsylvania offers one of the most competitive film production tax incentives in the United States. The Pennsylvania Film Tax Credit Program provides a 25% tax credit for film and television productions that spend at least 60% of their total production budget in Pennsylvania.
This incentive makes Pennsylvania — and production facilities like Triode Studios — an attractive destination for film, television, and commercial productions.
Eligible Productions
The Pennsylvania Film Tax Credit is available to a wide range of productions, including:
- Feature films
- Television films
- Television series
- Talk or game show series
- Television commercials
- Television pilots or episodic programming intended for a national audience
Production companies can apply for the tax credit up to 90 days before the start of principal photography.
Additional 5% Tax Credit for Qualified Production Facilities
Productions may qualify for an additional 5% tax credit when filming in an approved Qualified Production Facility.
Triode Studios is an approved Qualified Production Facility, allowing eligible productions to receive up to a 30% total tax credit on qualified film production expenses when filming in Pennsylvania.
This additional incentive can significantly reduce production costs for film, television, and commercial shoots using professional studio facilities.
How to Apply for the Pennsylvania Film Tax Credit
To receive the Pennsylvania Film Production Tax Credit, production companies must work closely with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the Pennsylvania Film Office.
The application process typically requires:
- Production budget and cost breakdown
- Production schedule and principal photography dates
- Completed application forms
- Interviews and project documentation
For full details on the program and application requirements, visit the Pennsylvania Film Office website.