Wisconsin
Rate
30%
Credit Type
Transferable Tax Credit
Min. Spend
$50,000 (under 30 min) / $100,000 (30+ min)
Cap
$5M per year
Project Cap
$1M per production
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What Films Were Shot in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin has attracted major film and television productions with its 30% transferable tax credit. Notable productions filmed in Wisconsin include Bridesmaids, Public Enemies, Transformers, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Man of Steel.
Film Office (Department of Tourism) Wisconsin offers a transferable film tax credit anchored in Madison (the progressive college capital) and Milwaukee (Lake Michigan's most overlooked large city). The state's varied landscape, the Wisconsin Dells' sandstone canyon formations, Lake Superior's south shore, Door County's peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan, and the Mississippi River bluffs, provides strong variety for nature and outdoor productions.
Incentive Rates
- Resident Labor Bonus: Additional % for Wisconsin resident hire
- Annual Fund: Limited (Wisconsin's program has been modest; verify
- current structure and fund level with WEDC)
Eligibility
- Minimum WI spend: $50,000 qualifying Wisconsin expenditures
- Eligible Types: Feature films, TV series, commercials, documentaries
Last updated April 14, 2026
Budget Templates
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Use our budget templates to organize qualified expenses into the proper chart of accounts.
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201 W. Washington Avenue Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 608-266-2161
