Who is Eligible. Rebate Program

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Who is Eligible

F Features

F Documentaries F Music Videos F TV Pilots

F TV Commercials F Short Films

F National TV series or program

Rebate Program

F 10% rebate of qualified production cost.

F Requires a qualified minimum spend of $5,000 which must come from lodging in Austin, Minnesota.

F Reimbursement capped at $10,000 per project.

F All qualified cost must in incurred in the city of Austin, Minnesota.

F Program will not be available for scripts that could be deemed to have negative impact on our community’s existing industries.

F Reimbursements available after completion of project and valid thru June 30, 2022.

Locations

F Historical Main Street

F 500+ acre nature center & 28 city parks F 40+ acres of fairgrounds

F Rural and agricultural scenes F Atmospheric Theatre built in 1929 F 4500 sq ft historic home built in 1871

For more information Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau 301 N. Main Street Austin, MN 55912

507-437-4563

www.AustinMN.com

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The purpose of the Film Rebate Program is to increase the number of qualified film productions being made in Austin, MN, increase the number of city residents employed in the filmmaking industry, provide broader awareness of community assets, and encourage the resulting economic benefits from increased filmmaking in Austin.

Please refer to the Austin Film Rebate Policy for additional conditions, limitations and requirements.

1. Film or project title: _______________________________________________

2. Applicant: _______________________________________________________

(Applicant is the entity engaged in and controlling the production that will receive the rebate)

3. Type of Entity: ____________________________________________________

(C Corp, S Corp, LLC, Partnership, Other)

4. State of Incorporation/Registration: __________________________________

5. Applicant EIN or SSN: _____________________________________________

6. Type of Project (check one only):

_ Feature Film _ Documentaries

_ Television Series, Pilots, Commercials _ Music Videos

___ Short Films

_ Other (please describe) _______________________________________

AUSTIN FILM REBATE PROGRAM

APPLICATION FORM

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7. Permanent Business Address (not a PO Box):

Company name: ___________________________________________________

Producer: ________________________________________________________

Production Accountant: _____________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

Phone (main): Phone (cell): _

8. Local Contact Information

Local Contact Name: _______________________________________________

Local Address: ____________________________________________________

Phone (main): Phone (cell): _

9. Production Start Date: _____________________________________________

10. Production End Date: ____________________________________________

11. Number of Shoot days in Austin: ____________________________________

12. Anticipated Final Production Release: _______________________________

*** All applications must include a copy of proposed production budget and anticipated

Austin, Minnesota spend along with copy of the script prior to start of production in

order to be considered for the Austin Film Rebate Program.

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QUALIFIED PRODUCTION COSTS

Note: Copies of all invoices and receipts to support the information below must be attached to the application, clearly indicating the name of the vendor. All vendors must be located within the corporate limits of Austin, MN.

CORPORATE LIMITS OF AUSTIN, MINNESOTA

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CERTIFICATION

Under penalty of perjury, I declare that I have examined the application and accompanying documents and, to the best of my knowledge and belief, they are true, correct and complete. I further certify that I am authorized to sign this application by the applicant and that the film or television production will have an onscreen credit for the City of Austin, Minnesota.

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Signature Date

____________________________________

Print name

____________________________________

Title

____________________________________

Relationship to applicant

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Cameras/Equipment

ViDeyo Arts

223 N Main Street, Austin, MN 55912 507-437-9396

http://www.videyoarts.com/

Rehearsal Spaces

Historic Paramount Theatre

125 4th Ave NE, Austin, MN 55912 507-434-0934

http://www.austinareaarts.org

Frank W. Bridges Theatre

Riverland Community College, 1900 8th Ave NW, Austin, MN 55912 507-433-0595

http://www.riverland.edu/theatre

Austin Public Schools

301 3rd St NW, Austin, MN 55912 507-460-1800

Minnesota Army National Guard – Austin

800 21st St NE, Austin, MN 55912 507-434-2757

Austin Park and Recreation

Sound Stages, Studios

Eighth Avenue Recording – Jim King

507-438-3284

http://www.eighthavenuerecording.com

Tents, Tables, Chairs

Rent N’Save

2307 NW 4th St, Austin, MN 55912 507-433-9172

http://www.rentnsave.net/austin.html

Theatrical, Stage Equipment

Historic Paramount Theatre

http://www.austinareaarts.org

Frank W. Bridges Theatre

Riverland Community College, 1900 8th Ave NW, Austin, MN 55912 507-433-0595

Matchbox Childrens’ Theatre

328 Main St N, Austin, MN 55912 507-437-9078

http://www.matchboxchildrenstheatre.org/

Aircraft - Charters, Rentals, Pilots

Austin Aeroflight

710 21st St NE, Austin, MN 55912 507-433-1813

http://www.austinaeroflight.com

Caterers

Cedar Valley Services

2111 4th St NW, Austin, MN 55912 507-433-2303

http://cedarvalleyservices.org

Piggy Blues BBQ

323 N Main St, Austin, MN 55912 507- 434-8485

http://www.piggybluesbbq.com/catering.html

Austin HyVee

1001 18th Ave NW, Austin, MN 55912 507-437-7626

Austin Holiday Inn and Conference Center

1701 4th St NW, Austin, MN 55912 507-433-1000

http://www.hiaustin.com

Pizza Ranch

http://www.pizzaranch.com

Educational Institutions

Riverland Community College, Austin Campus

http://www.riverland.edu/

Health, Beauty Supplies

Golden Tress Salon and Day Spa

104 11th Ave NW, Suite C, Austin, MN 55912 507-433-2291

http://www.goldentress.com/index.html

Lodging - Hotels, Resorts, Apartments

AmericInn Lodge and Suites

1700 8th St NW, Austin, MN 55912 507-437-7337

http://www.americinn.com

Days Inn

http://www.daysinnaustin.com

EconoLodge

3303 W Oakland Ave, Austin, MN 55912 507-437-7774

http://www.econolodge.com

Austin Holiday Inn

1701 4th St NW, Austin, MN 55912 507-433-1000

Rodeway Inn and Suites

805 21st St NE, Austin, MN 55912 507-433-9254

http://www.rodewayinn.com

Super 8

1401 14th St NW, Austin, MN 55912 507-433-1801

http://www.super8.com

Meetings & Events

Austin Conference Center

1701 4th St NW, Austin, MN 55912 507-433-1000

Austin Country Club

1202 28th St NE, Austin, MN 55912 507-437-7631

http://www.austincountryclub.net

Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, Ruby Rupner Auditorium

1304 21st St NE, Austin, MN 55912 507-437-7519

http://www.hormelnaturecenter.org

Printers, Copy Centers

Diamond Ridge Printing

910 2nd Ave SW, Austin, MN 55912 507-434-7580

http://diamondridgeprinting.com

Smyth Company LLC

1503 14th St NW, Austin, MN 55912 800-658-7023

http://www.smythco.com

Travel Agencies, Coordination

Bursch Travel

1411 1st Ave SW, Austin, MN 55912 507-437-8743

http://www.burschtravel.com/contact/3/

Antiques & Collectibles

Olde Tyme Antiques

50422 262nd St, Austin, MN 55912 507-437-3343

http://www.oldetymeantiques.com

Twice is Nice

417 N Main St, Austin, MN 55912 507-433-5353

Sound & Music

KAUS Radio

18431 State Hwy 105, Austin, MN 55912 507-437-7666

http://www.myaustinminnesota.com

KSMQ Public Television

http://www.ksmq.org

KAAL Television

1701 10th Pl NE, Austin, MN 55912 507-437-6666

http://www.kaaltv.com

Extras Casting

Riverland Community College - Theatre Department

Orchestras

Austin Symphony Orchestra

604 13th Ave SW, Austin, MN 55912 http://www.austinmnsymphony.org

Who is Eligible. Rebate Program

Who is Eligible

F Features

F Documentaries F Music Videos F TV Pilots

F TV Commercials F Short Films

F National TV series or program

Rebate Program

F 10% rebate of qualified production cost.

F Requires a qualified minimum spend of $5,000 which must come from lodging in Austin, Minnesota.

F Reimbursement capped at $10,000 per project.

F All qualified cost must in incurred in the city of Austin, Minnesota.

F Program will not be available for scripts that could be deemed to have negative impact on our community’s existing industries.

F Reimbursements available after completion of project and valid thru June 30, 2022.

Locations

F Historical Main Street

F 500+ acre nature center & 28 city parks F 40+ acres of fairgrounds

F Rural and agricultural scenes F Atmospheric Theatre built in 1929 F 4500 sq ft historic home built in 1871

For more information Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau 301 N. Main Street Austin, MN 55912

507-437-4563

www.AustinMN.com

Please refer to the Austin Film Rebate Policy for additional conditions, limitations and requirements.

1. Film or project title: _______________________________________________

2. Applicant: _______________________________________________________

(Applicant is the entity engaged in and controlling the production that will receive the rebate)

3. Type of Entity: ____________________________________________________

(C Corp, S Corp, LLC, Partnership, Other)

4. State of Incorporation/Registration: __________________________________

5. Applicant EIN or SSN: _____________________________________________

6. Type of Project (check one only):

___ Feature Film ___ Documentaries

___ Television Series, Pilots, Commercials ___ Music Videos

___ Short Films

___ Other (please describe) _________________________________________

AUSTIN FILM REBATE PROGRAM

APPLICATION FORM

7. Permanent Business Address (not a PO Box):

Company name: ___________________________________________________

Producer: ________________________________________________________

Production Accountant: _____________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

Phone (main): ____________________ Phone (cell): _____________________

8. Local Contact Information

Local Contact Name: _______________________________________________

Local Address: ____________________________________________________

Phone (main): ____________________ Phone (cell): _____________________

9. Production Start Date: _____________________________________________

10. Production End Date: ____________________________________________

11. Number of Shoot days in Austin: ____________________________________

12. Anticipated Final Production Release: _______________________________

*** All applications must include a copy of proposed production budget and anticipated

Austin, Minnesota spend along with copy of the script prior to start of production in

order to be considered for the Austin Film Rebate Program.

QUALIFIED PRODUCTION COSTS

Note: Copies of all invoices and receipts to support the information below must be attached to the application, clearly indicating the name of the vendor. All vendors must be located within the corporate limits of Austin, MN.

CORPORATE LIMITS OF AUSTIN, MINNESOTA

CERTIFICATION

____________________________________ ________________

Signature Date

____________________________________

Print name

____________________________________

Title

____________________________________

Relationship to applicant

Cameras/Equipment

ViDeyo Arts

Rehearsal Spaces

Historic Paramount Theatre

Frank W. Bridges Theatre

Austin Public Schools

Minnesota Army National Guard – Austin

Austin Park and Recreation

Sound Stages, Studios

Eighth Avenue Recording – Jim King

Tents, Tables, Chairs

Rent N’Save

Theatrical, Stage Equipment

Historic Paramount Theatre

Frank W. Bridges Theatre

Matchbox Childrens’ Theatre

_ Feature Film _ Documentaries

_ Television Series, Pilots, Commercials _ Music Videos

_ Other (please describe) _______________________________________

Phone (main): Phone (cell): _

Phone (main): Phone (cell): _

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