Wyoming

What Films Were Shot in Wyoming?
Wyoming has attracted major film and television productions with its No Program no program. Notable productions filmed in Wyoming include Encounter, Brokeback Mountain, The Revenant, Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
Filming in Wyoming
Behind the scenes of productions shot on location across Winnipeg and Manitoba.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Photo: ©Columbia Pictures / EMI Films

Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Photo: ©Columbia Pictures / EMI Films

Brokeback Mountain
Photo: ©Focus Features

Shane
Photo: ©Paramount Pictures
Wyoming: Film-Office Support Jurisdiction
Wyoming does not currently present an active statewide film rebate or tax credit on its official film-office page. The official Film Wyoming page, operated through the Wyoming Office of Tourism, describes the Film Office's role as working hand-in-hand with the film, television, and advertising industries to bring production into the state, foster interest among filmmakers, provide location information, and help ensure a positive production experience.
Available Support
- Location information and scouting assistance
- Permitting guidance and agency contacts
- Production support resources and regional contacts
- Film-office liaison for productions shooting in Wyoming
Notes for Producers
Wyoming has periodically explored incentive legislation in the past, but based on the official current Film Wyoming page, the state is best characterized as a film-office support jurisdiction rather than an incentive jurisdiction. The public-facing state role is centered on locations, permitting, contacts, and production assistance, not on a currently published tax credit, grant, or rebate framework.
Wyoming should be treated as a creative and logistical production destination, not as a jurisdiction where a current finance plan should assume a live statewide incentive. Its value lies in its landscapes, western identity, and film-office support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wyoming film tax credit?
Wyoming offers a No Program tax credit, structured as a No Program, with an annual program cap of N/A. The program is designed to attract film and television productions by offsetting a portion of qualifying local expenditures.
How much is the Wyoming film tax credit?
The Wyoming tax credit is No Program, structured as a No Program. The exact rate your production qualifies for may depend on factors such as local hiring, filming location, and production type.
What is the minimum spend to qualify for the Wyoming film tax credit?
Productions must meet a minimum spend threshold of N/A in Wyoming to be eligible. Spend typically includes below-the-line costs incurred within the region, though qualifying criteria vary by program — consult the local film office for the full eligibility rules.
Is there a cap on the Wyoming film tax credit?
Yes. The Wyoming program has a program-wide cap of N/A and a per-project cap of N/A. Productions should apply early, as allocations can be limited.
How do I apply for the Wyoming film tax credit?
Productions typically apply through the Wyoming film office or the relevant government agency. Applications are generally submitted before principal photography begins, with final certification issued after production is complete and qualified spend is audited. Check the official film office website for current application guidelines, deadlines, and required documentation.
Last updated April 29, 2026









































































































































































































































































































Budget Templates
Applying for the credit?
Use our budget templates to organize qualified expenses into the proper chart of accounts.
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1520 Etchepare Circle Cheyenne, WY 82007
Phone: 307-777-2800





