MN Incentives
offered in addition to Snowbate.
Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board
Location: Northeastern MN
Approved on December 13, 2012 this fund of $800,000 allocated from the Taconite Environment Protection Fund will be used to reimburse up to 20% of the cost of eligible expenditures, consistent with Snowbate, if a production uses the IRRRB Service Area as a location. There is a cap of $500,000 per project. For more information, please contact Mary Somnis at 218.735.3040 or by email mary.somnis@state.mn.us
Shamrock Film Rebate
Location: Maple Lake, MN
The City of Maple Lake has created a film rebate program to encourage movie and television production in the city and to support local businesses that can service the film industry.
Thanks for considering Minnesota for your next production.
Minnesota has two state incentive programs which can be combined with incentives offered by regional/local communities.
Incentives
Snowbate
A reimbursement of 15% to 20% of Minnesota production expenditures. The incentive is available to qualified feature films, TV pilots, documentaries, post production and internet programs. Click here for more information about the Snowbate Production Incentive. Please note that if principal photography has already begun, the project is NOT eligible to apply.
Legacy Programs
Competitive grant reimbursement opportunities available to current Minnesota residents. Click here to learn more.
Other free production resources:
- MN HOTLINE: Take advantage of this posting site to publicize your next casting call, crew position openings and other production related opportunities.
- MN PRODUCTION GUIDE: Search the MPG to find MN production resources or list so you can be found by buyers of MN production crew and services.



