Film Tax Incentives and Credits

New York State Film Tax Incentive Program 

Qualified productions may be eligible for New York State's Film Production Tax Credit Programs

Visit the New York State Motion Picture & Television Development Office to learn more about eligibility and application requirements.  

Featured Incentive: New York State Independent Film Production Tax Credit Program

The New York State Independent Film Production Tax Credit Program offers eligible independently owned production companies a 30% tax credit on qualified production costs, with additional incentives available for productions filming in Ulster County. If you're planning a production, the Ulster County Film Office can help you navigate the program and connect you with the local resources needed to bring your project to life. 

2026 Application Windows 

  • July 13, 2026 (10:00 a.m. EDT) – July 30, 2026 (4:00 p.m. EDT) (pending availability of funds) 
    Eligible productions must have begun principal and ongoing photography in New York State between January 16, 2026, and July 12, 2026.
  • July 13, 2026 (10:00 a.m. EDT) – November 12, 2026 (4:00 p.m. EST) (pending availability of funds) Principal and ongoing photography must begin within 180 days of the initial application submission. 

2027 Application Windows 

  • January 11, 2027 (10:00 a.m. EST) – April 29, 2027 (4:00 p.m. EDT) (pending availability of funds) 
  • July 12, 2027 (10:00 a.m. EDT) – November 12, 2027 (4:00 p.m. EST) (pending availability of funds) 

For both 2027 application windows, principal and ongoing photography must begin within 180 days of the initial application submission. 

Application windows and funding availability are determined by New York State and are subject to change. 

This page was last reviewed on July 27, 2026. If you find any inaccuracies or omissions please let us know.

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