In 2016 the City Council and City of Kansas City, Missouri unanimously passed a local filming incentive named the KCMO Film Development Program.
RECEIVE UP TO A 10% REBATE on Qualified Expenses
FIRST COME, FIRST CONSIDERED BASIS; AS FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE
- No per-project cap
- Application Fee: $50.00
- Kansas City, MO fiscal year runs from April to May, funded at $75,000 annually
- Project Types: Film, television, commercials, corporate videos, music videos
ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY
Before applying to the KCMO Film Development Program, consider whether your project is eligible. The following types of productions do NOT qualify for the program:
- News or current events programming
- Talk shows
- Sports event or sports programs
- Gala presentation or award shows
- Infomercials or any productions that directly solicit funds
- Political ads
- Projects that are considered obscene (ratings above “R” or “TV-MA”)
Further eligibility information, program details and paperwork are found on the KC Film Office website here.
