Local Incentives

KCMO Film Development Program
Local Film Rebate Incentive

RECEIVE UP TO 10% REBATE

FIRST COME, FIRST CONSIDERED BASIS; AS FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE

  • No per-project cap
  • Application Fee: $50.00
  • Qualified expenditures must be made within KCMO 6 Council Districts
  • Kansas City, MO fiscal year runs from April to May

ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY

Before applying to the KCMO Film Development Program, consider whether your project is eligible. The following types of productions do NOT qualify for the program:

  • News or current events programming
  • Talk shows
  • Sports event or sports programs
  • Gala presentation or award shows
  • Infomercials or any productions that directly solicit funds
  • Political ads
  • Projects that are considered obscene (ratings above “R” or “TV-MA”)

Further eligibility information and program details are found in the overall instructions document.

REBATE PROGRAM PAPERWORK

Please click the links below to download official paperwork. Files will open in a new browser tab or window and can be downloaded once opened.

FEATURE FILM/TELEVISION PROJECTS

COMMERCIAL/CORPORATE/MUSIC VIDEO/SHORT FILM PROJECTS

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