COLUMBUS, Ohio — The state is investing in TV and film projects throughout Ohio via $44 million in tax credits, according to an announcement by the Ohio Department of Development.

What You Need To Know

  • The state is investing in TV and film projects throughout Ohio through $44 million in tax credits

  • The funds come from the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit Program

  • The program allows for a 30% tax credit on eligible projects' staffing and in-state production costs

The funds come from the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit Program, which the press release states allows for a 30% tax credit on eligible projects' staffing and in-state production costs. These projects can include movies and TV series, but also could include “pre-Broadway productions,” music videos and even video games.

“Investing in these productions fuels the vibrant creativity that’s alive in Ohio’s communities and serves as a powerful catalyst for economic growth,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development, in the release. “These projects celebrate and showcase our diverse landscapes, generate jobs, stimulate local businesses, and create a lasting legacy for the arts in Ohio.”

The $44 million in tax credits are going to the following 23 projects, according to the release:

TV Series

  • An Interesting Life Season 2, Southwest Ohio, $432,300
  • WWE 2024, Ohio, $1,675,986
  • Nightmare Transmission Season 2, Ashland/Columbus, $265,247.40
  • Heartland Horror Chronicles Season 1, Crestline, $129,444
  • Christmas on Main, Ashland, $148,842
  • Kings of Vegas, Cleveland, $105,878.25

Feature Films

  • Genesis, Cleveland/Cincinnati, $11,091,686.70
  • Superthief, Northeast Ohio, $5,296,260.30
  • Alarum, Cincinnati, $5,863,392.30
  • Epiphany, Cincinnati, $6,052,988.40
  • Stained Glass, Southwest Ohio, $3,026,255
  • The Marshal, Southwest Ohio, $2,380,988.40
  • Nutcracker’s Mustache, Dayton/Cincinnati, $2,008,106.70
  • The Last of the Big-time Promoters, Southwest Ohio, $985,500
  • Never Quit, The Todd Crandell Story, Toledo, $1,256,153.40
  • Harbor Master, Northeast Ohio, $1,113,364.80
  • Down to the Felt, Columbus, $385,853.70
  • Oscar’s Options, Cincinnati, $823,269.60
  • Slay, Columbus, $519,603.60
  • The Forgotten Chord, Columbus, $115,651.50
  • Heavenly Wickedness, Ashtabula, $110,625
  • Cannonballer, Summit, $148,371
  • Aimless, Columbus, $93,313.50

“Awarded projects total nearly $503 million in production expenses, $146.7 million in total eligible production expenses, and are expected to create 530 full-time jobs,” the release states. “Development received 27 applications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 January round, requesting nearly $60 million in tax credits.”

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