Arizona is becoming an ideal film and TV location

March 27, 2008 Film and TV production in Arizona is experiencing a rebirth, made possible by the state's aggressive 30% income tax credit for productions with qualifying costs of more than $1 million. Instituted in 2006 and updated to the benefit of filmmakers in January, the credit, along with a transaction privilege tax exemption and a use tax exemption, has already caused an escalation in production that looks set to continue apace. Production in and around Phoenix, for example, has increased greatly, says the program manager for the city's film office, Phil Bradstock, who notes that 2007's actioner "The Kingdom" and Universal's upcoming comedy "Kids in America" both shot extensively in Phoenix.

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