South Carolina Film Incentive Program
Bring Your Vision to Life in South Carolina—and Get Paid to Do It
South Carolina rolls out the red carpet for filmmakers with one of the most competitive, straightforward incentive packages in the country. Our cash rebate program is easy to use, fast to pay, and built to fuel your production. See below for details on the State Incentive Program:
- Up to 25% Cash Back on Wages
- 25% on In-State Wages
- 20% on Out-of-State Wages
- Up to 30% Cash Back on In-State Goods & Services
- 30%+ on In-State Supplies
- 25% on Out-of-State Supplies
- Sales Tax Exemptions on Rentals, Equipment & Supplies
- No Fees for State Locations (on select public properties)
- Production Tax Credits for SC Investors
And here’s the best part: your rebate funds are reserved up front, and your check is cut within 30-45 days of audit. That’s money you can count on when you need it most.
Have questions? View film incentive FAQs on cash rebates, program funding, wage & supplier rebates, taxes, auditing procedures, SC production tax credits, and more.
If you are fully funded and your production company will spend at least $1 million in SC by the end of production, contact the SC Film Commission to discuss your project.
South Carolina Film Commission
1205 Pendleton Street, Room 225
Columbia, SC 29201
Contact the SC Film Commission
Matt Storm
Manages the Film Office, oversees auditing, payment, grants, training, and economic development-marketing.
Dan Rogers
Manages locations, scouts, permitting, location database, websites, and economic development-marketing.