OHIO — Gov. Mike DeWine announced $36.7 million in state tax credits will support 17 theatrical, television and film productions in the Buckeye State.

DeWine made the announcement with Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik.

What You Need To Know

  • The tax credits were awarded through the Motion Picture Tax Credit Program helping to support 14 feature films, one television mini-series and one Broadway/theatrical production

  • Established in 2009, the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit Program was created to develop a strong film industry in Ohio

  • Ohio was recognized by the Sundance Film Festival as a standout setting for the entertainment industry, announcing Cincinnati as a final contender to host the festival once its contract with Park City, Utah, expires

  • Projects range across the entire state

The tax credits were awarded through the Motion Picture Tax Credit Program helping to support 14 feature films, one television mini-series and one Broadway/theatrical production. 500 new jobs are expected to be created, along with nearly $122 million in eligible production expenditures and $150 million in total production expenses.

Established in 2009, the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit Program was created to develop a strong film industry in Ohio. The program has supported 138 projects since 2016.

"Ohio is an ideal location for entertainment production; we offer big city backdrops, small town appeal, and everything in between," said DeWine in a news release. "We're happy to welcome these productions - and the economic impact they'll bring - to Ohio." 

Ohio was recognized by the Sundance Film Festival as a standout setting for the entertainment industry, announcing Cincinnati as a final contender to host the festival once its contract with Park City, Utah, expires.

"Both Cincinnati and Ohio pride ourselves on being a world-class destination where movies are made and celebrated," said Governor DeWine at the time of Sundance's announcement. "And whatever the entertainment is—creative, cultural, or sports—Cincinnati is known for being a city that knows how to do big things. We love to roll out the red carpet and will do the same for a festival as iconic as Sundance.”

“From the stage to the studio to Main Street, you never know where you’ll find the next great production underway in Ohio. It’s what makes us the Heart of Creativity!” said Mihalik in a news release. “The recipients of these motion picture tax credits will support local economies, bringing jobs to the state and showcasing Ohio’s great communities.”

Projects receiving support in this round of the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit Program include:

Broadway/Theatrical Productions

  • Tina, The Tina Turner Musical, Springfield/Northeast Ohio, $454,785.90

TV Series

  • AEW 2024-2025 Productions, Cleveland/TBD, $1,275,000 
  • Columbus Quartet (Mini-series), Central Ohio, $3,369,019.80

Feature Films

  • Breaking Up with Mom and Dad, Cincinnati, $6,117,813
  • Carousel, Northeast, $354,726.30 
  • Epiphany, Cincinnati, $10,749,914.70 
  • Furever Home, Southwest, $1,053,879.60 
  • Help Me, Hamilton/Cincinnati, $403,744.20 
  • Kickin' It, Cleveland, $1,244,955 
  • My Mother the Madam, Columbus, $101,448.30 
  • Privilege, Northeast, $1,045,101.90 
  • Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries, Sugarcreek, $169,329.90 
  • Syndicate, Cleveland, $4,683,066.38 
  • The Bulldogs, Central/Northeast, $170,419.20 
  • The Last December, Toledo, $1,354,156.50 
  • The Mastermind, Cincinnati, $4,053,423 
  • Water's Edge, Southwest, $113,100

The program provides a refundable tax credit of 30% on production cast and crew wages. Additional information can be found, here.