MOTION PICTURE INCENTIVE PROGRAM
MOTION PICTURE INCENTIVE PROGRAM
The purpose of the Motion Picture Incentive Program (MPIP) is to encourage the use of Utah as a site for film production. Utah’s crew, vendors, cast, natural scenic wonders and diverse topography provide a variety of magnificent settings from which the film industry can choose to shoot a production. Please review program options, application due dates, and FAQs.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- MPIP application must be completed and accepted PRIOR to the start of principal photography
- $500,000 minimum of qualified spend in Utah
- Demonstrate the Utah production budget is 100% financed
- Submit a distribution plan
- Show a Utah Film Commission screen credit
- Supply five (5) production film stills
- Grant access to ATL interviews and/or BTS footage
- The production will produce the footage and deliver it to the UFC or the UFC will be allowed on set to produce BTS footage and conduct ATL interviews
- Deliver an independent review from a licensed Utah CPA utilizing the agreed-upon procedures
ATL= above the line, BTS = behind the scenes
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Complete script or treatment
- Total production budget
- Utah production budget (qualified dollars left in the state)
- Proof of financing documentation
- Completion bond
- SAG bond
- Payroll statement
- Bank statement
- In studio financing letter or agreement
- Request for protected record status
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
To submit a MPIP application, you will require access to the application portal. Contact the Utah Film Commission at 800-453-8824 and speak with a team member about your project.