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Virginia

Virginia played a key role in the Civil War and Richmond was the Confederate capital throughout the conflict. Eligible productions looking for location authenticity in telling Civil War stories can access state filming incentives, which include a base 15% tax credit.

Mercy Street, a miniseries following two volunteer nurses on either side of the war, filmed in the original Mansion House Hospital and throughout Petersburg.

While not a period piece, Daniel Ragussis's drama Imperium, about a young FBI agent who infiltrates a gang of white supremacists, was shot entirely in Virginia. The film features scenes in Chesterfield, Petersburg and Hopewell.

Production spending in Virginia reached USD382 million in 2013, according to figures released by the Governor’s Office towards the end of 2014. At the time the Virginia Film Office reiterated its commitment to TV production, stressing the long-term economic benefits of television shoots.

Loving is a significant American story that should be told and I am happy to announce it will be filmed in Virginia.

Terry McAuliffe, Governor of Virginia

Climate

Virginia has a mild coastal climate, with winter temperatures in Richmond generally falling to about 2C and summer conditions reaching about 26C. Rainfall is evenly spread throughout the state, although the mountainous west tends to see more.

Temperatures fall slightly in western regions as the elevation rises and the Appalachian Mountains can see considerable winter snowfall. Other parts of the state see little snow. Tropical cyclones are the worst severe weather threat for Virginia, although it sees about seven hurricanes a year as well, mainly during August and September. Thunderstorms occur mainly in southern regions of the state.

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    Highlights

    Plantations, urban & modern
    Government locations
    Four centuries of historic locations
    Waterfront - oceans, bays & rivers
    Mountains, rolling hills & valleys

    Incentives

    Virginia Motion Picture Tax Credit

    Equipment

    Local
    There are numerous camera and equipment suppliers that serve the three main production areas of the state (Northern Virginia, coastal Hampton Roads and Richmond). In addition, the Mid-Atlantic regions of Virginia, Washington, DC
    and Maryland, are the centre for production and provide all kinds of production equipment.

    Entry requirements
    The USA obviously has a massive industry with an abundance of filming equipment on hand. However, if you are planning on bringing equipment in at one of its many points of entry, the ATA carnet system would be the best approach. It is an internationally-recognised customs document that allows goods to move into foreign markets free of duty and tax. It also waives the need for Temporary Importation Under Bond documentation and removes the need to register with US Customs. It is recognised in 85 countries and territories. The USA is a member country of the system.

     

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