§ 2-2153. Film development program.
(a)
The rebate amount will be based on the project's actual local qualified expenditures, and must not deviate more than 20 percent, without written consent from the city, below the estimated expenditures provided to the city on the application form. In no case will the rebate paid be more than 100 percent of the estimated spend.
(b)
Rebates are performance-based, where payments will not be issued until after the production company has provided all the required documentation by a set deadline and the city has confirmed compliance and verified all qualified expenses. Qualified productions will be considered in the order in which they are received and as funding is available.
(c)
If a production fails to meet any one of the requirements as set forth in section 2-2152(b), the city shall withdraw the rebate offer with no further obligation by the city.
(d)
Productions may qualify for one of the following tiers of rebate:
(1)
Tier 1: Four percent rebate on qualified city expenditures if:
a.
Minimum amount spent in the city in one of the following categories:
1.
$100,000.00 feature film; or
2.
$50,000.00 TV show pilot or episode; or
3.
$100,000.00 TV series or commercial bundle; or
4.
$50,000.00 national commercial; or
5.
$25,000.00 regional commercial, corporate video; or
6.
$10,000.00 short film or music video.
(2)
Tier 2: Nine percent rebate on qualified city expenditures if:
a.
Minimum amount spent in the city in one of the following categories:
1.
$100,000.00 feature film; or
2.
$50,000.00 TV show pilot or episode; or
3.
$100,000.00 TV series or commercial bundle; or
4.
$50,000.00 national commercial; or
5.
$25,000.00 regional commercial, corporate video; or
6.
$10,000.00 short film or music video.
b.
Additional requirements:
1.
250+ city room nights; or
2.
Film for four or more consecutive weeks in the city; or
3.
25 or more local regional crew or expatriate crew and/or local principal cast and a minimum of one-quarter of hires must be local.
c.
Community benefit requirement. The principal cast, director, head of department, and/or producer must provide a learning opportunity such as a panel discussion or seminar for outreach to emerging artists and young people who are interested in the industry.
(3)
Marketing bonus: In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements and qualifying for either a tier 1 or tier 2 rebate, a production company must meet the following requirements to receive additional rebates on qualified expenditures:
a.
Receive 0.5 percent bonus rebate for a video or multiple videos of testimony content from a minimum of two above-the-line production members and may include below-the-line testimonials in addition on two or more of these subjects:
1.
City of Kansas City; or
2.
Ease of doing production in Kansas City; or
3.
Locations used on the project and what works for you; or
4.
Capability of the crew in Kansas City; or
5.
Capability of the actors in Kansas City; or
6.
Enjoyable amenities in Kansas City including hotel, restaurants, nightlife, museums, etc.
b.
Receive 0.5 percent bonus rebate if:
1.
Project is set entirely in the city; or
2.
Project is filmed entirely in the city; or
3.
Project features or utilizes services or products from arts professionals including but not limited to poet, choreographer, composer, visual artist, or dancer.
(Ord. No. 160093 , § 1, 2-25-16; Ord. No. 170736 , § 1, 10-5-17