GRANTRADAR/Grant Programs/Motion Picture Incentive Program
Utah StateTax CreditStackable

Motion Picture Incentive Program

Administered by Utah Film Commission · Utah

BENEFIT
25% credit
Deadline type: rolling

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Minimum $500,000 qualified expenditure in Utah
  • 2Must apply before principal photography begins
  • 3Base rate of 20% tax credit or cash rebate with up to 25% with additional criteria
  • 4For narrative, documentary, and episodic series intended for commercial distribution

Eligible Project Types

Commercial
STACKING POTENTIAL

Motion Picture Incentive Program is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN
View the Motion Picture Incentive Program compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.

Source: Utah Film Commission official program page ↗ · Last verified 2026-06-23