Joseph Chianese
SVP & Practice Leader, Production Incentives
Expertise: Production Incentives, Tax Credits, Incentives Administration
Joseph D. Chianese is SVP & Production Incentives Practice Leader at Entertainment Partners. In his role at EP, Chianese provides production and legislative consulting, financial, tax, and administrative services for domestic and international production incentives.
Joe has over 30 years of accounting, government affairs, production and tax experience including positions at Sony Pictures Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company, the ABC Television Network, Paramount Pictures and Ernst & Young. Today, he is recognized as a leading expert on production incentives for the global film industry.
Joe is a CPA, earned his BBA in Accounting from the University of Connecticut, an MBT and MBA from Fordham University, and completed the UCLA Certificate Program in Film and Television.
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Expert Advice
What is the difference between a Rebate and a Grant in production incentives?
What productions need to know about transferrable tax credits
Is there a US or federal tax credit for films?
What are the most popular states for production incentives?
What should productions know about refundable tax credits?
How do you take advantage of out-of-state film incentives?
How does a film or television production qualify for an incentive?
What is the number one question producers ask about production incentives?
What is the difference between domestic and international production incentives?
What are the top 3 production incentive tips for film and television producers?
What should producers know about production incentives?
What is the difference between tax incentives and tax credits?
What are common misconceptions about production incentives?
How long does it take to receive money from a production incentive?
Expert Commentary
How to Maximize the Benefits of Australia’s 30% Location Offset
8/22/2024
Learn how to boost your production's budget with the recently ratified Location Offset, other state and...
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The Arms Race Behind Where Movies Shoot
8/22/2024
Matt Belloni is joined by Joe Chianese, SVP of Incentives at Entertainment Partners, to talk about where...
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8 Locations Independent Filmmakers Should Consider for Their Next Project
7/16/2024
Global jurisdictions with enticing incentive packages (and low minimum spend!) every filmmaker should know...
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How Production Incentives Help Indie Filmmakers Choose the Best Filming Location
7/9/2024
Learn how selecting the right location can play a large part in preserving your production budge, thanks...
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The Independent Filmmaker's Guide to Production Incentives
6/28/2024
Expert guidance on how production incentives work, and which may be best for your project and budget.
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Boost Your Budget with the Independent Film Tax Credit
5/9/2024
Learn how to maximize UK incentive dollars with the new IFTC!
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Is New Jersey the New Hotspot for Filming on the East Coast?
5/14/2024
From attractive tax incentives to creative advantages, find out why the Garden State is emerging as a...
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L.A.’s Post-Strike Recovery Stalls, as Reality TV Production Plummets
7/19/2024
Film and TV production declined in Los Angeles over the last three months, as the recovery from last...
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Curious About Co-productions? What Producers Need to Know.
4/9/2024
Discover the advantages, requirements, and strategies for successful co-productions in the film industry.
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Japan's Latest Film Tax Incentive Sets the Stage for Global Productions
3/13/2024
From Miyazaki to Godzilla, Japan is entering a cinematic renaissance and poised to attract international...
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Unlocking the Myths and Benefits of Co-Production
2/15/2024
Learn the difference between an official co-production and PSA, and how to leverage these opportunities to...
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Entertainment Partners Hosts 'An Independent Producer's Survival Guide' in Park City
2/27/2024
Joe Chianese, EP’s SVP & Production Incentives Practice Leader, brings independent filmmakers and industry...
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UK Production: Sites, Services and Studios
10/20/2023
Learn about UK incentives, infrastructure and production innovation spanning from London to Wales,...
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Minnesota Becomes Land of 10,000 Opportunities with New Incentive Launch
9/29/2023
Minnesota introduces a new tax incentive program to renew the state’s status as a dynamic location for...
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New York Takes Steps to Promote Diversity in Film, Television and Commercial Production
6/20/2023
New legislation in the empire state aims to require production companies to report diversity hiring data,...
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Extended Film Incentive Revitalizes Massachusetts Film Industry
4/11/2023
Massachusetts legislators signal to producers that the state is committed to the film & television...
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New York Gov. Aims to Boost Film Tax Credits to $700M As New Jersey Rivalry Heats Up
2/4/2023
Since 2020, at least 10 productions chose to film in New Jersey or other jurisdictions instead of the...
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