$30+ million in tax credits awarded to Ohio arts projects

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WDTN) — The Ohio arts and entertainment scene is on the up as millions of dollars in tax credits are set to be provided.

Governor Mike DeWine and the Director of the Ohio Department of Development Lydia Mihalik announced that the Motion Picture Tax Credit Program will provide $36.7 million in tax credits to 17 entertainment projects throughout the state.

In total, 14 feature films, 1 mini series, 1 television series and 1 Broadway/theatrical production will be bolstered by the program.

“Ohio is an ideal location for entertainment production; we offer big city backdrops, small town appeal, and everything in between,” said Governor DeWine. “We’re happy to welcome these productions and the economic impact they’ll bring to Ohio.”

“The recipients of these motion picture tax credits will support local economies, bringing jobs to the state and showcasing Ohio’s great communities,” said ODD Director Mihalik.

Each project, with their filming location and support amounts are listed below:

Broadway/Theatrical Productions

• Tina, The Tina Turner Musical , Springfield/Northeast Ohio, $454,785.90

TV Series

• AEW 2024-2025 Productions, Cleveland/TBD, $1,275,000
• Columbus Quartet (Mini-series), Central Ohio, $3,369,019.80

Feature Films

• Breaking Up with Mom and Dad, Cincinnati, $6,117,813
• Carousel , Northeast, $354,726.30
• Epiphany , Cincinnati , $10,749,914.70
• Furever Home , Southwest, $1,053,879.60
• Help Me , Hamilton/Cincinnati, $403,744.20
• Kickin’ It , Cleveland, $1,244,955
• My Mother the Madam , Columbus, $101,448.30
• Privilege , Northeast, $1,045,101.90
• Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries , Sugarcreek, $169,329.90
• Syndicate , Cleveland, $4,683,066.38
• The Bulldogs , Central/Northeast, $170,419.20
• The Last December , Toledo, $1,354,156.50
• The Mastermind , Cincinnati, $4,053,423
• Water’s Edge , Southwest, $113,100

The Motion Picture Tax Program began in 2009. This is the first year that a Broadway production is set to receive tax credits from the program.

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