Region 6 - West Virginia Department of Commerce

A MESSAGE TO FILM INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALSThe West Virginia Production Services Directory (PSD) is a comprehensive resource guide for filming in the MountainState. With a few incentives to entice you and generous hospitality to greet you, we are confident you will enjoy your experiencein West Virginia from the initial scouting process all the way through to the wrap.Among other categories, such as how to do business in West Virginia, profiles of geographic regions, and supportservices available across the state, the PSD identifies West Virginia’s skilled workforce. From major motion pictures, such as“We Are Marshall” (Warner Bros.), to television programs for National Geographic, our workforce exhibits professionalismand industry knowledge and has been hired on dozens of projects that have selected West Virginia locations for filming. Weencourage you to always consider hiring from our labor pool.Incentives for choosing our grand locations for your next commercial, music video, television, or motion pictureproduction include:• sales tax exemption for purchases (including rentals) of tangible personal property or services directly used inproduction (no cap imposed; no minimum spend required);• exemptions from state and local hotel/motel taxes after 30 consecutive days; and• River On Demand TM — provides an open filming window in November on the Gauley River for approved projectsthat need control of whitewater (courtesy of the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Huntington District).As a section under the West Virginia Department of Commerce, Division of Tourism, the West Virginia Film Office is thebest resource for your production team because the office utilizes an established statewide network of governmental agenciesand economic development, tourism, and community representatives. Working with this network, the West Virginia Film Officeensures that all channels of communication are properly navigated, that prompt and knowledgeable responses to productioninquiries are provided, and that cooperation remains at the forefront before, during, and after your shoot.The Film Office staff is available at a moment’s notice to assist with your next production by scouting for the perfectlocation, assisting with logistical and technical support services, coordinating itineraries, securing site access, and providingadditional supportive services as needed. Need locations not already in the digital Locations Library (home to thousands ofimages)? Let us know and we will tailor a production package for you.As Governor Joe Manchin proclaims, West Virginia is Open for Business. Let us show your production team the truemeaning of “film friendliness”. See you soon!Betty CarverCommissionerWest Virginia Division of TourismPamela HaynesDirectorWest Virginia Film Office4