New State Bill Looks to Create Dedicated Film Office for the State

Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 -- 9:01 AM

(Evan Casey, Wisconsin Publi Radio) Wisconsin is one of five states that doesn’t have a dedicated film office and one of 10 that doesn’t offer any production incentives for filmmakers.

According to Evan Casey with Wisconsin Public Radio, a new state bill seeks to change that. The bill, which has bipartisan support, would create income and franchise tax credits for film production companies and start up a state film office, which would be attached to the Department of Tourism.

Supporters of the measure, which include Action! Wisconsin, a statewide coalition of filmmakers and producers, say the incentives will lead to more film, TV show and advertisement productions coming to the state.

They believe the measure will help create jobs and bring in more money. Wisconsin started a film tax incentive program in 2008, but that program was discontinued in 2013, according to Wisconsin Rep. David Armstrong, R-Rice Lake, the bill’s co-author.

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