KCMO Film Development Program offers two rebate tiers for qualified KCMO verified expenditures. A production can benefit from only one of the incentive tiers and can qualify for one or both bonuses.

For Tier 1 projects, minimum spend requirements differ depending on production type: 

$100,000 – Feature Film
$50,000 – TV Show per episode (scripted or unscripted)
$100,000 – TV series or commercial bundle
$50,000 – National commercial
$25,000 – Regional commercial or corporate video
$10,000 – Short film or music video 

Kansas City Showcase Bonus: a 0.5% bump if a project is set entirely in Kansas City, filmed entirely in Kansas City, or features services/products from KC arts professionals such as poets, choreographers, composers, visual artists or dancers.

Marketing Bonus: a 0.5% bump if a project makes a testimonial video from at least two above-the-line production members discussing the City of Kansas City, the ease of doing production in Kansas City, the locations used and why they worked, the capability of the local crew hired, the capability of the local actors hired, and the enjoyable amenities/entertainment in Kansas City. At least two of these topics must be discussed in order to receive this bonus.

Applications must be submitted 30 business days prior to filming for television and film projects and 15 business days prior to filming for commercial and corporate video projects, and must be approved before shooting commences.

Every effort will be made by the City to give notice within 10 business days of receipt of all the application paperwork. 

There is a $50 application fee.

This incentive is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to fund availability.