MEDIA Act

25% credit on compensation for Montana resident crew, Not To Exceed (NTE) $150K per person

  • 15% credit on compensation for non-Montana resident crew, Not To Exceed (NTE) $150K per person

  • 20% credit on above-the-line compensation for principal creative roles such as actors, directors, producers, and writers, Not To Exceed (NTE) $1.5M per production

  • 30% credit on compensation paid to Montana college or university students working on the production for college credit, Not To Exceed (NTE)

  • $50K per student

  • 10% credit on payments to Montana colleges or universities for usage of stages, equipment rentals, or location fees for filming on campus

  • 10% credit on expenditures related to renting in-state studio facilities/equipment for 20 days or more

  • 5% credit for expenditures made in an underserved area

  • 5 % bonus for using the “Filmed in Montana”