Austin Economic Development

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Creative Content Incentive Program

About

The Creative Content Incentive Program (CCIP) encourages the location and growth of qualifying film, television, and gaming productions in the City of Austin. The program provides grant payments to support the hiring or local residents and promotion of the City of Austin. 

Program Eligibility
  • Project must be a film, television, commercial, game, or visual effects project.
  • Primary location for company’s project must be within the City of Austin.
  • Must pay at least union wages or the City’s Living Wage to those positions for which incentive is received.

For additional requirements, please see the Creative Content Incentive Program Guidelines.

Awards Offered
Wage-Based AmountUp to 2.50% of wages paid to local residents

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