Delaware's film commission may help productions seek permits statewide

The commission may coordinate permit requests, keep a statewide application, and recommend permit rules. This covers productions seeking permits from Delaware state or local offices. The commission may submit the application for an applicant and speak to permit offices. Those offices decide whether to approve permits.

The commission has 11 seats, and the Governor appoints 10 members. Seats include production and media professionals, labor, tourism, education, and the state small business director or a designee. Some industry and labor appointees must come from organizations' nominee lists. The Governor must try to reflect Delaware's racial, gender, and regional diversity. Appointed members serve up to three years. The Governor must stagger terms so no more than four end in one calendar year.

The commission may list shooting locations, help productions find local support, and include digital media in its work. This covers productions seeking Delaware locations, crews, or suppliers, and work such as podcasts, animation, and video games.

Members cannot join certain decisions involving a financial stake. The commission must file an annual report. The decision rule covers members and their parents, spouses, children, and siblings. The rule covers a direct or indirect financial stake. Reports must include supported productions, estimated local spending and jobs, awards, and member diversity. The commission must file its report by December 15 each year.