Kentucky Film Tax Incentive
With Kentucky’s wide variety of diverse locations, experienced local film crew base, gear rental houses, soundstages, and one of the country's most generous tax incentives for film productions, the state is the perfect choice for your production!
Navigating the KEI Program with Soozie Eastman
The Louisville Film Office and 502 Film connect visiting and local productions with film production resource in Louisville and surrounding regions. ​
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​Check out our interview with 502 Film President and Louisville Film Commission Chair, Soozie Eastman to learn more about the KEI Program!
Kentucky Entertainment Incentive (KEI) Program
With our scenic locations, experienced crew, and incomparable film tax credit programs, Kentucky is the place to shoot your next film production!
Highlights of the KEI Program
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The KEI Program offers 30%-35% refundable and non-transferable tax credits to approved companies
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Incentives are negotiated by the Cabinet for Economic Development and must be approved by the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA)
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The total annual incentive cap for the KEI Program is $75,000,000
Qualifying for the Entertainment Incentive
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Feature-length Film, TV Program, or Industrial Film:
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Kentucky-Based Company: $125,000
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Out-of-State Company: $250,000
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Documentary:
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Kentucky-Based Company: $10,000
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Out-of-State Company: $20,000
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National touring Broadway show: $20,000 for both Kentucky-Based and Out-of-State Companies.
To learn more about the Kentucky Entertainment Incentive Program, make sure to visit https://newkentuckyhome.ky.gov/Locating_Expanding/KEI/ and https://www.502film.org/ for more information.
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