Gov. Evers, Film Wisconsin Announce First Film Tax Credit Awards, Bolstering Economic Development, Tourism, and Film Industry Growth

“Film Wisconsin and our new film tax credit program are building on our efforts over the past seven-plus years to support Wisconsin’s tourism and travel industry, bring creative endeavors to our state, and showcase all our great state has to offer, and I’m excited that we’ll soon be getting this first round of film tax credits out the door,” said Gov. Evers. “These tax credits will not only help create jobs and support local businesses, but they work to support the projects that tell stories that focus on the people and places that make our state extraordinary. I look forward to seeing these incredible works come to life and many others like them in the years ahead.”

A significant milestone for the state’s rapidly expanding film and television industry, this inaugural round of grants builds on longstanding efforts of the Evers Administration to bolster the state’s booming travel and tourism economies. In June, Gov. Evers announced that Wisconsin’s tourism industry saw its fourth year in a row of record-breaking economic impact under the Evers Administration last year, generating a record-high $27 billion in total economic impact, or about $74 million a day, surpassing the previous record of $25.8 billion set in 2024. Additionally, the state also saw another record-breaking year for the number of visits in 2025, with 117.9 million visits to the state and a record-high $1.7 billion in state and local revenue generated.

“Film and television productions create lasting economic impacts that extend well beyond the filming schedule,” said Wisconsin Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers. “Every production brings opportunities for Wisconsin businesses, workers, and communities while inspiring future visitors to experience the destinations they see on screen. Film Wisconsin is another powerful way we’re sharing Wisconsin’s story with the world.”

The inaugural group of six projects includes feature films, documentaries, and a short film that will showcase Wisconsin stories, communities, and talent while generating economic activity across the state. Film Wisconsin’s first accredited productions include:

“RAO” | $557,991 
An independent feature film from Wisconsin filmmaker Sagar Brahmbhatt that follows an Indian American family’s journey as they navigate the tension between duty and dreams across three decades and three seasons in Northern Wisconsin.

“Long Shot: How Bud Selig Brought Baseball Home” | $167,100