IMAGINATION COMES HOME
Why Film Natchez?
300 Years of History
A Living Backlot
Built on 300 years of History, Natchez, naturally offers stunning backdrops to help tell a myriad of stories, including antebellum mansions, Small Town Main Street, historic cemeteries and lush forests along the Natchez Trace. Natchez, is itself a living, breathing backlot.
Robust and Growing
With Good Incentive
With Mississippi's robust (and growing) film incentive package, Natchez has risen to the top of the industry’s list for one-stop filming and production. Learn more about our cash rebate incentive program from the Mississippi Film Office.
Positive Energy
And Open Arms
No stranger to filmmaking, Natchez is known for its film-friendly atmosphere, positive energy and collaborative local communities. This is a town that knows the film process, and access to a variety of vendors and amenities staffed with people who are one step ahead is invaluable.
The Mississippi Film
Incentive Program
Type of Incentive
Rebate; refundable; non-transferable
Benefit Details
25% of qualified spend in state, 25% of payroll to nonresidents, 30% of payroll to residents.
Project Cap
$10,000,000
Annual Cap
$20,000,000
Minimum Local Spend
$50,000
Loan-Out Company Considerations
Subject to Mississippi income tax withholding.
Qualified Labor
Resident and Nonresident Above the Line and Below the Line; Labor qualified up to $5,000,000 for any one employee.
Contact us for more details.
Sunset Date
None