The Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit Dataset tracks applications and awards for tax credits supporting film, TV, and media production in Ohio. The dataset contains 13 columns with information on each application, including the applicant, project details, tax credit amount, and application status and dates. Key fields include:
- applicant: Name of the applicant company/organization
- project_name: Title of the film/media project
- project_type: Type of production such as feature film, TV series, documentary
- application_status: Current status of the application (approved, pending, etc)
- amount_of_tax_credit: Total dollar amount of tax credit awarded
- certificate_issued_date: Date the tax credit certificate was issued, if approved
- location: Location(s) in Ohio where the production took place
This dataset enables analysis of film/TV production trends in Ohio over time, tracking which companies are receiving tax credits, what types of projects are being produced, and where the economic impacts are occurring geographically across the state. The data can also support policy analysis of the effectiveness of the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit program.