Big Sky Film Grant production incentives

Big Sky Film Grant (Montana) offers a cash grant or rebate. Minimum spend is $350,000.

Headline rates

Qualified spend: N/A
ATL resident: N/A
ATL non-resident: N/A
BTL resident: N/A
BTL non-resident: N/A

Program details

Minimum spend: $350,000
Funding cap: $1,500,000
Per-project cap: See “Additional Information”
Loan-out registration: No
Loan-out withholding: N/A
CPA audit required: Yes
Screen credit required: Yes
Compensation cap: In order to get the maximum return listed in ranges, check out
Sunset date: None

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

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.

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