Feature film projects must have a minimum budget of $45,000 and a minimum spend of $7,500 in the city of Muskogee to qualify for the rebate. 50% of shooting days must occur in Muskogee County.

TV series must have a minimum budget of $10,000 and a minimum spend of $3,500 in the city of Muskogee. 25-30% of shooting days must occur in Muskogee County per episode.

Commercials and music videos must have a minimum budget of $5,000 and a minimum spend of $250 in the city of Muskogee.

Before applying, productions must speak with Bryce Marshall at Muskogee Tourism Authority offices and spend a minimum one-day scouting. 

Applications should be completed and submitted, to include all required information, no later than 30 days before principal photography. Principal photography for feature film projects must begin within 90 days of shoot days listed on the application and within 75 days for scripted television pilots, scripted television series, and reality programs. Any changes to the start date must be notified and re-certified by Bryce Marshall at Film Muskogee Office. 

Applications may not be accepted more than one hundred and twenty (120) days prior to start of principal photography.

An applicant can qualify only once per fiscal year, per project (July 1 - June 30). Exceptions may be made for episodic series. An applicant is defined as the company actually entitled to receive the rebate with any common ownership, corporate officers, or other verifiable affiliation. Work-for-hire companies are not eligible for the rebate. Only one (1) application will be allowed per project. If your project has been rejected, you may apply next fiscal year.

Project caps are $25,000 for feature films; $15,000 for TV series; and $5,000 for commercials and music videos.