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C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 2 Introduction C M Y CM MY CY Introduction to CMY K Virginia Virginia Locations .....................................................................42 The Virginia Film Office ..........................................................51 Labor Regulations ....................................................................52 Permits ......................................................................................... 52 FilmVirginia.org .........................................................................52 Virginia Incentives ....................................................................53 Filmed in Virginia ......................................................................54 41 Virginia Locations Visit FilmVirginia.org to find other great Virginia locations. Photography courtesy of The Virginia Tourism Corporation Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Westover Plantation 42 Portsmouth Virginia Beach Convention Center Fort Monroe Staunton 43 Norfolk National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Washington and Lee University 44 Dulles Airport Richmond 45 Aldie Mill, Loudoun County Blue Ridge Mountains Washington and Lee Chapel Church Hill, Richmond Virginia Military Institute 46 Waterfall, Shenandoah Valley Lexington James River Correctional Center 47 Back Bay National Refuge, Virginia Beach Southwest Virginia Governor’s Palace, Colonial Williamsburg Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Booker T. Washington National Monument 48 St. Luke’s Church, Smithfield Virginia Beach Jefferson Hotel, Richmond Virginia State Capitol 49 Lexington Burke’s Garden Chesapeake Bay Virginia State Capital Monticello Clifton Inn, Charlottesville 50 The Virginia Film Office Dear Filmmaker, All of us at the Virginia Film Office are dedicated to making your stay in Virginia easy and productive. Whether you need locations, solutions to production challenges or just want to find the best places to eat, our staff is always ready to assist you. Since 1607, Virginia has been at the center of American history and heritage. No other state can provide you with the unique blend of locations that span the centuries from pre-colonial America to the 21st century. Here, the Atlantic Ocean meets the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains with cities and towns of all sizes and descriptions. Discover what Virginia has to offer at FilmVirginia.org where our extensive online library features thousands of Virginia locations. Everyone knows that Virginia is for Lovers. We love our state and we love to show filmmakers how they can make their projects work here. Contact one of us and we’ll show you how. I hope I’ll be seeing you soon in Virginia. Sincerely, Andy Edmunds Virginia Film Office Director Andy Edmunds, Director Mary Nelson, Deputy Director Dawn Blacksten, Project Manager Margaret Finucane, Location Assistant Emily Wyman, Staff Assistant Anne Chapman, Workforce Development Liaison Toll Free: 800.854.6233 Phone: 804.545.5530 Fax: 804.545.5531 Email: [email protected] Website: FilmVirginia.org 51 FilmVirginia.org The Virginia Film Office website is your source for the most up-to-date information about filming in Virginia. Location Library: The Virginia online location library Weather & Climate: Find current information about features more than 4,000 Virginia locations and uses Virginia’s weather and climate, including sunrise and Reel-Scout location library technology, making it sunset times and a fall foliage map. functional and easy to use. Film Festivals & Screening Series: Explore Virginia’s Virginia Crew & Services: The website features REEL regional film festivals, screenings and film-related CREW, a searchable database featuring Virginia crew events. and support services. Also available on the site is the Links: Use the website to find links to state Mid-Atlantic Production Services Directory, a listing of and local services, production organizations crew and services available in the Mid-Atlantic region and historic resources. of Virginia, Washington D.C. and Maryland. For Virginians: There is a wealth of valuable Incentives: Information, guidelines and an application information on the website just for Virginians, for Virginia’s incentive package are available online. including production news and details about the Maps: Find out more about Virginia using interactive Virginia Screenwriting Competition and internship regional maps with detailed information about local opportunities at the Film Office. accommodations, dining and points of interest. Local Film Liaison: Utilize Virginia’s network of individuals trained and ready to help with local production needs. Labor Regulations Right To Work Law. • Virginia is a right-to-work state. The following is • No union can require an employee to enter into a summary of some of the provisions of Virginia’s an agreement that violates any provisions of the right-to-work laws as they pertain to film and right to work law. video production. • A union cannot require a production company to • Union membership shall not be a condition of enter into any agreement that violates provisions employment to work on a production. of Virginia’s right to work law. • Non-union members shall not be required to join a union or to pay dues or any other fees as a condition of employment. Child Labor Laws To work in a film, children under the age of 16 are required, by Virginia law, to have a Theatrical Work Permit. Application for this permit must be made to the Commissioner of Labor and Industry at least 5 days prior to the date of the performance. There are no restrictions on the hours of work. No permit will be issued unless the Commissioner is satisfied that the environment in which the drama, play, performance, concert or entertainment is to be produced is a proper environment for that child; that the conditions of such employment are not detrimental to the health or morals of that child; and that the child’s education will not be neglected or hampered. Further information can be found at the Department of Labor and Industry website, www.doli.virginia.gov, and theatrical work permits can be submitted online there. Labor Information: Bob Armstrong – 804.371.3104 Ext. 108, [email protected] Ms. Kathryn Franklin – 804.371.3104 Ext. 123, [email protected] Website: www.doli.virginia.gov Permits A statewide permit is not required for filming in Virginia. However, the Virginia Film Office would appreciate it if you would contact the office when you plan to film in the state. Either email [email protected] or call 800.854.6233. Permits are sometimes required to film on state or public properties. For more information on local permitting, contact the Film Office or the local film liaison for the area in which you plan to film. 52 Virginia Incentives Tax Credits, Grants & Tax Exemptions Virginia’s motion picture incentive package is comprised of a tax credit program and the Governor’s Motion Picture Opportunity Fund, a grant program. Awards are made to qualified film, television, documentary or commercial projects based on several factors including length of filming in the Commonwealth, jobs created, trainees hired and Virginia goods and services purchased. Filmmakers must have funding in place for their projects and submit the application no later than thirty days before the start of production. Visit FilmVirginia.org for information, guidelines and the application. You may also contact Dawn Blacksten at: [email protected] or 800.854.6233 Additional incentives include an exemption from the state’s sales and use tax, a statewide tax exemption for hotel stays of more than 90 consecutive days, and a lodging tax exemption in many localities. In most cases, state-owned locations are provided free of charge. The Film Office will assist in negotiating other free or low cost locations that have historically resulted in significant savings to productions shooting in the state. Sales & Use Tax Exemption Many of the expenses incurred in the purchase of production-related supplies or equipment are exempt from the state’s 4% sales and use tax. This exemption is realized at the time of purchase and can be obtained by submitting a form to the merchant at the time of purchase. No paperwork needs to be filed upon completion of production and no rebates will be sent at the end of the tax year. The exemption is received at the point of purchase. To receive the exemption, download “Commonwealth of Virginia Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption” from the incentive section of FilmVirginia.org and present it to merchants at the time of purchase. In most cases, the merchant will keep a copy on file for future reference. Listed below are some of the major items covered by the Sales and Use Tax Exemption: • Developing film including movie film • Equipment rentals • Transporting charges that are separately stated • Design supplies • Hotel and motel rooms that are occupied by a • Heating and air conditioning used on the set guest for 90 or more consecutive days • Scripts • Repair services for which a separate charge is • Musical scores made • Storyboards • Camera film • Tapes • Materials used to construct costumes • Drafting and art tables and supplies • Materials used to construct props and scenery For more information about all of Virginia’s tax regulations, contact: Bland Sutton, Virginia Department of Taxation Phone: (804) 371-2332, Fax: (804) 371-2355, Email: [email protected], Website: www.tax.virginia.gov. Lodging Tax Exemptions After 90 consecutive days, stays in a Virginia hotel