Jacksonville, FL

Submit an application to the Jacksonville Film & Television Office (JFTO) no more than 180 days PRIOR to the start of principal photography in Jacksonville but not later than 30 business days before the first day of principal photography or project start date in Jacksonville; start principal photography no more than 45 days prior to or after the start date on the application; be a feature film intended for theatrical release or direct to streaming or a television pilot or series; provide a copy of the distribution agreement; have at least one “qualified producer” attached to the project; meet the minimum qualified spend requirement in Duval County with at least 80% of total projected expenditures being incurred in Duval County; provide proof of funding (a letter of intent does not meet this requirement) within 90 days of the application date or prior to the start date of the project, whichever occurs first; and, if desired, submit the Request for Confidentiality Form.

Qualified spend includes the salary payments to Duval County residents for services performed in Duval County during preproduction, principal photography, and postproduction and payments for goods and services made to businesses registered in Duval County. Duval County must be your permanent home in order to be considered a resident.

This program is not administered on a first-come, first-served basis. JFTO prioritizes all qualified productions on its positive economic impact to Duval County. High-impact television series will be given priority. Jacksonville offers a two tier and a Commercial Production Program rebate. For Tier I and commercials the rebate is equal to 15% of qualified nonpayroll spend and resident labor. For Tier II, rebate is equal to 20% of qualified nonpayroll spend and resident labor. Certification of the grant is tied to the fiscal year in which the production is scheduled for completion.