Arizona Filming Locations and Incentives
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Introduction to Arizona Filming Locations
Arizona’s new Motion Picture Production Program makes it a premier location for your next production. This new program offers competitive tax incentives for film-related production and labor costs. Plus, with 300+ days of sunshine each year, no permit application fees for use of state roads and state parks, and pre- negotiated discounts from hotels, rental vehicles and restaurants, Arizona has all the right elements for you to capture magic.
Few states offer Arizona’s variety of outdoor scenic vistas, all within a few hours’ drive, along with production services and post production facilities rivaling the best in the nation. Lower production costs, streamlined permitting processes and experienced crews and talent, everything your production needs is right here, right next door.
Production Credits
- Duster (pilot) HBO Max
- Tierra De Amor y Coraje (TV Series: 80 episodes) Univision / WIX
- The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On (Reality Show, Season 3) Netflix
- Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark (Reality Show, Season 1) Netflix / ITV
A Few Filming Locations in Arizona
Metro Tucson
Metro Phoenix
Sedona / Flagstaff / Prescott
Navajo Nation
Metro Tucson
The bustling Metro Tucson area is a diverse production hub that boasts modern urban districts alongside charming historic neighborhoods, offering the best of both worlds side by side. From authentic Old West streetscapes and time-worn adobe architecture to cityscapes and the iconic Sonoran Desert, Metro Tucson offers a remarkable range of visual aspects within a compact production footprint. The city is home to a robust selection of experienced crew, production support services and plenty of local talent.
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Metro Phoenix
As one of the country’s fastest-growing production destinations, Metro Phoenix provides filmmakers with a combination of sleek city skylines, luxurious resorts, iconic sports venues, contemporary neighborhoods and expansive desert landscapes, all in proximity to one another. Productions have access to sound stages, post-production facilities, industry professionals and rental properties, a perfect setting to shoot commercials, television and feature films. Consistent sunshine and easy access to the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport means that productions can maintain an efficient schedule and film year-round.
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Sedona / Flagstaff / Prescott
Three regions culminate in a striking geographic location, contrasting one another in cinematic ways. Sedona is internationally recognized for its stunning red rock formations and dramatic backdrops, while Flagstaff boasts alpine forests, snowy winters and Route 66 Americana. In nearby Prescott, filmmakers can find historic charm through old courthouses, Victorian architecture, Old West character and granite boulder landscapes. Together, these locations bring to life stories of all genres, including fantasy, adventure, period dramas and more, offering various climates, visual styles, elevations and scenery—all in one state.
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Navajo Nation
The expansive 27,000-square-mile Navajo Nation spans Arizona, Utah and New Mexico, and is home to some of the most iconic and captivating landscapes in North America. Towering sandstone buttes, winding canyons, sweeping mesas and vast desert plains make up Monument Valley, seen in numerous feature films and TV productions. Beyond the breathtaking scenery, the Navajo Nation offers culturally significant filming locations and a dedicated film office with experienced staff to assist productions with coordination and permitting.
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REBATES & INCENTIVES
15% – 20% refundable tax credit (with an additional 2.5 % uplift for local hires, and 2.5% uplift for filming at a qualifying facility)
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CONTACT
Arizona Film & Digital Media (a program of the Arizona Commerce Authority)
Matthew Earl Jones, Director
matthewj@azcommerce.com
818-554-7000
www.GoFilmAZ.com
