HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — Earlier today, the Shapiro Administration announced that it will be providing a multi-million-dollar film tax credit to the producers of “Mayor of Kingstown”, which is currently filming its fourth season in the City of Pittsburgh.

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED), the Pennsylvania Film Office is providing a $30 million film tax credit to the producers of the hit streaming series “Mayor of Kingstown”.

Currently, the series starring Jeremy Renner is filming its fourth season in Pittsburgh.

To date, production of the series has resulted in more than 2,600 new jobs and infused over $100 million into Pennsylvania’s economy.

“When a TV or film production comes to Pennsylvania it’s a huge driver for the local economy. Crews need housing, equipment, transportation, catering and other services, hire area workers, and spend money at local businesses,” Film Commissioner Gino Anthony Pesi said. “The Shapiro Administration is thrilled that a major production like “Mayor of Kingstown” recognizes the incredible locations, people, and amenities we have in Pennsylvania, and our Film Tax Credit program helps us better compete in attracting more well-known productions like this one.”

DCED says the Pennsylvania Film Tax Credit program offers a 25% tax credit to products that spend at least 60% of their total budget in Pennsylvania.

To be eligible for the tax credit, projects must be a feature film, a television film, a television talk or game show series, a television commercial, a television pilot, or each episode of a television series intended as programming for a national audience.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Season Four of Mayor of Kingstown back to Pittsburgh. The production employs thousands of local union members, emphasizing the impact that a robust Pennsylvania Film Tax Credit program can have on our economy and industry,” Dawn M. Keezer, Executive Director, of the Pittsburgh Film Office said. “Feature films and TV productions have impacted this region to the tune of $2.5 billion. The continued expansion of the program is vital to our growth and the good, family-sustaining jobs and workforce development opportunities it supports.”

Since the start of the Shapiro Administration, Film Tax Credits have attracted 72 film projects, including a record 50 projects in fiscal year 2023-24.

Altogether, those projects infused more than $767 million into regional economies and generated jobs for more than 6,700 Pennsylvanians.

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