The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (“OCTFME”) is currently accepting DC Film, Television and Entertainment Rebate Fund (“DC Rebate Fund”) applications for fiscal year 2025. Fiscal year 2023 begins October 1, 2024 and ends September 30, 2025.

If you are contemplating completing DC Rebate Fund qualifying activity in the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia during fiscal year 2024 and would like the project to be considered for program pre-certification, complete the form below and upload all required support documentation to begin the application review process.

Infrastructure Rebate Consideration

This application form is for the DC Rebate Fund "Infrastructure" incentive. If you would like to apply for a "media production" incentive, please use this link: https://bit.ly/3AJuMV5.

Application Review

Applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis. The application should be submitted before the start of qualifying production activity. If the application is not submitted before the beginning of qualifying production activity the applicant should request a waiver from the Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (OCTFME) before completing this application.

Before completing the application, please review the program rules and qualifying requirements at the DC Rebate Fund webpage. If you have any questions about the application, the review process, or what production or infrastructure expenditure qualify for rebates through this program, you can contact the program administrative team at filmdc.incentive@dc.gov.

Thank you for your interest in filming in the DC Film, Television and Entertainment Rebate Fund.