Columbus production incentives

Columbus (Ohio) offers a cash grant or rebate. Qualified spend earns 10%. Minimum spend is $150,000.

Headline rates

Qualified spend: 10%
ATL resident: 10%
ATL non-resident: 10%
BTL resident: 10%
BTL non-resident: 10%

Program details

Minimum spend: $150,000
Funding cap: None
Per-project cap: $30,000
Loan-out registration: Yes
Loan-out withholding: None
CPA audit required: Yes
Screen credit required: Yes
Compensation cap: $50,000 per individual for ATL
Sunset date: None

A *, †, or + on a figure means conditions apply (uplifts, tiers, or funding rules). Confirm the specifics with the relevant film office.

Qualifying productions

Scripted TVFeature FilmDocumentariesMiniseriesMusic Videos

Incentive figures are summarized from public program materials and are illustrative only. Programs, rates, caps, and funding change frequently — always confirm current details with the state's film office before budgeting your production.

Put your incentive to work on set.

Dolly gives every department a card linked to your budget, so qualified spend is tracked and reconciled as it happens.

& get cards to your crew in less than 2 days.