Nevada Film Office

Purpose:

To promote the production of motion picture, television films and episodes, commercials, documentary and industrial films utilizing Nevada locations and production and performance talent.

Key Long-Term Objectives:

Raise Nevada’s visibility and enhance its credibility as a professional, fully equipped resource for production.

Promote and support the use of Nevada’s cities, rural locales, and services in the production of motion pictures, television series, commercials and other film or video productions.

Provide services ranging from scouting and site planning to publishing the Nevada Production Directory for studios, ad agencies, production companies and independent producers interested in saving time and money by filming in Nevada.

Develop a permanent base for the expansion of Nevada’s production industry.

Improve and expand accessibility to the Nevada Film Office through electronic resources.

Accomplishments:

The Film Office answers an estimated 200 inquiries per month from production companies looking to film in Nevada.

The Film Office maintains and frequently expands a location library of tens of thousands of photos highlighting potential film locations statewide.

The NFO continues to implement an annual screenwriting contest to encourage the development of scripts and stories that specifically incorporate film locations within Nevada. It is the oldest of its kind in the U.S.

The Film Office conducts periodic community meetings, workshops and symposiums that serve as informational, educational, networking or problem-solving opportunities for local industry professionals.

The NFO participates in many key industry events, conferences and trade shows to heighten awareness of the benefits of shooting in Nevada.

The NFO is broadening its public relations and community outreach by providing a speakers service, panelists for seminars, offering multimedia presentations, and expanding press contacts and interview opportunities.

Fiscal Year Revenue Productions
1994 – 1995
1995 – 1996
1996 – 1997
1997 – 1998
1998 – 1999
1999 – 2000
$83 million
$96 million
$68 million
$51 million
$80 million
$123.5 million
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Publications:

The Nevada Production Directory is a statewide listing of available crew, vendors, equipment, production & post-production support services, and notable locations throughout Nevada. The new upscale annual directory was created in 1999 and each year is completely reviewed and updated as needed. It is the key tool for all production and filming in Nevada.

Rural Nevada Production Guide is a listing of available crew, equipment, services and support facilities specific to rural Nevada, including comprehensive photography of locations.

Reno-Tahoe Production Guide is production information and a photo guide of available locations in the Reno-Tahoe area.

Southern Nevada Production Guide is production information and a photo guide of available locations in the Las Vegas area.

Locations Less Known Quarterly Newsletter is distributed to hundreds of production industry professionals, this full color newsletter recaps filming activity throughout the state, upcoming projects, interesting locations and related subjects of interest.