KCMO Film Development Program offers two rebate tiers for qualified KCMO verified expenditures. A production can benefit from only one of the incentive tiers and can qualify for one or both bonuses.

TIER 1 provides a 4% rebate to productions that meet the minimum spend requirement.

*Minimum spend requirements differ depending on production type: 

$100,000 – feature film
$100,000 – TV series or commercial bundle
$50,000 – TV show per episode (scripted or unscripted)
$50,000 – national commercial
$25,000 – regional commercial or corporate video
$10,000 – short film or music video

TIER 2 provides a 8% rebate to productions that meet one of the following criteria in addition to the minimum spend requirement:

- At least 250 hotel room nights,
- Film four or more consecutive weeks in KCMO, or
- 25 crew and/or cast hired,1⁄4 of which must reside  in KCMO
 

Workforce Development Bonus: Productions can receive an additional 2% rebate if they provide a minimum of two one-day shadow opportunities with heads of departments to local students enrolled in film and media studies programs. KC Film Office to provide points-of-contacts with local universities and assist with placement and coordination.

Cultural Integration Bonus: Productions can receive an additional 2% rebate if their crew and principal cast are comprised of at least 30% women and minorities. This can include out-of-state cast and crew members. Compliance will be determined upon final submission of cast and crew lists and Driver's License or Passport verification.

Productions can qualify for one or both bonuses.

Applications must be submitted 30 business days prior to filming for television and film projects and 15 business days prior to filming for commercial and corporate video projects, and must be approved before shooting commences.

Every effort will be made by the City to give notice within 10 business days of receipt of all the application paperwork. 

There is a $50 application fee.

This incentive is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to fund availability.