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Frequently Asked Questions

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ARE PERMITS REQUIRED TO FILM IN NEW HAMPSHIRE?
New Hampshire does not require any general filming permits. However, you will be required to fill out an application to film on state property should you need access to state parks, state highways, government buildings or historic sites. Please note that while the State of New Hampshire does not require general filming permits, our towns and cities will ask that incoming productions make arrangements with local authorities and town officials prior to shooting, especially should the production anticipate impeding traffic or interfering with the normal operations of surrounding businesses and community. We will be glad to provide you with the names and phone numbers and/or e-mail addresses of officials in the areas in which you wish to film.
 
DOES NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFER ANY TAX CREDITS FOR FILM PRODUCTION?
New Hampshire currently has no tax credit program for film production. However, we feel there are still a number of great incentives and benefits to shooting your project here in New Hampshire. Click here for more information.
 
CAN I GET A COPY OF YOUR PRODUCTION GUIDE?
The New Hampshire Film & Television Office no longer publishes hard copies of the guide. Our Online Production Guide is the best way to provide you with the most current information on New Hampshire's production services and filming in our state.
 
HOW DO I LIST MY COMPANY OR SERVICES IN THE PRODUCTION DIRECTORY?
New Hampshire-based individuals and companies are welcome to be listed in our online production directory. These listings are free of charge. Detailed information on how to get listed, along with our listing policies, can be found here.
 
CAN I HAVE MY PROPERTY CONSIDERED AS A FILMING LOCATION?
Yes, you can. If you feel your home, business, or land could be used for filming in a motion picture, television show or print media project, you can submit information regarding your property, including digital photos, to our Locations Library. Click here for more information.
 
DOES THE NEW HAMPSHIRE FILM & TELEVISION OFFICE PROVIDE ANY FUNDING FOR FILMMAKERS?
While there may be some small grants available to artists via the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, the New Hampshire Film & Television Office does not have any funding avaialble for media production projects.
 
I'M INTERESTED IN GETTING WORK AS AN ACTOR. CAN I SEND YOU MY HEADSHOT?
We encourage that you send your headshot to one of the several talent resources listed in our production guide. Also, be sure to check our News & Events Blog for any posts regarding casting notices.
 
I'M LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FILM AND TELEVISION INDUSTRY. CAN YOU HELP?
Please check out our News & Events Blog and click on one of these labels: CREW NOTICE, CASTING NOTICE or OPPORTUNITIES for job postings both in front of and behind the camera as they arise. These notices are also posted to our Twitter and Facebook pages. For opportunities in the industry around New England, be sure to visit www.nefilm.com.
 
ARE THERE ANY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE NEW HAMPSHIRE FILM & TELEVISION OFFICE?
There are no positions available at this time. Please visit the State of New Hampshire Human Resources web site at www.nh.gov/hr/index.html for more information about employment opportunities within New Hampshire State Government.
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