There is a $1,500,000 minimum spend for features, a $500,000 minimum spend for made-for-TV/streaming movies, a $250,000 minimum spend for commercials, and a $500,000 per episode average minimum spend for TV series.

Projects must have secured at least 75% of funding before applying.

A 4% withholding is required on loan-outs working in the state.

A director’s cut of the movie (or some form of final product) must be submitted for review before the grant is awarded. 

Applicant must complete a 'notification of intent to film' form. 

Afterwards, complete the formal North Carolina Department of Commerce and Entertainment Grant Application. 

This grant is not administered on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority shall be given to productions that are reasonably anticipated to maximize the benefit to the state.

There is a project cap of $15,000,000 for television series per season, $7,000,000 for feature-length films and made-for-TV movies, and $250,000 for commercials.

Production companies that wish to receive grant funds will be required to register to do business in the state.

For goods with a purchase price of $25,000 or more, the amount included in qualifying expenses is the purchase price less the fair market value of the good at the time the production is completed.

Sales tax does not qualify.

There is no fee for usage of state-owned property.