Local Incentives

KCMO Film Development Program

Local Film Rebate Incentive

FIRST COME, FIRST CONSIDERED BASIS; AS FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE

• KCMO fiscal year begins in April and ends in the following May 
• No per-project cap
• Rebate: Tier One 3.5%, Tier Two 7%, two optional bonuses at 0.25% each
• Application Fee: $50.00

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.

 

• Overall Instructions and Program Details–You will need this to complete application and program requirements (doc)
• Form A – Application (doc)
• Form B/EEC (Eligible Expenditure Codes)–Estimated Spend and Rebate (xls – 2 tabs)
• Codes of Conduct Form (pdf)
• Affidavit–the project will not be rated above “R” or “TV-M” (doc)
• W-9 (pdf)
• Form C – Actuals Report (doc)
• Form D/EEC – Actual Spend and Rebate (xls – 2 tabs)
• Form E – Expenditure Spreadsheet  (xls)
• Form F – Greater KC Expenditures (doc)
• Tier 2 Community Benefit Contact Information (xls)