The state Department of Development has announced that more than $40 million worth of motion picture tax credits are now available.

The program offers a 30 percent refundable tax credit on cast and crew wages plus other eligible in-state spending, according to state officials.

The $40 million in tax credits includes $34 million for film and television and $6 million for Broadway and theatrical productions. Eligible projects range from feature films and TV series to documentaries, music videos, video games and pre-Broadway shows.

“Whether your script calls for bustling city streets, charming small towns or stunning natural scenery — Ohio offers it all,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Department of Development. “Productions don’t just bring stories to life, they bring real economic benefits. Ohio’s motion picture tax credit has generated millions in local spending, created new jobs and opportunities for many Ohioans, and continue to prove that investing in the creative industry pays dividends for everyone.”

During the most recent round of tax credits, awarded in August, 11 feature films, four television mini-series, five full television series, four Broadway/theatrical productions, two documentaries and one digital media operation were awarded tax credits totaling more than $46 million.

State officials said those projects could generate more than $150 million in eligible spending in Ohio and over $196 million in total production expenditures.

They are expected to create more than 1,000 jobs, contribute more than $150 million in eligible production spending and create $196 million in production-related expenses.

The state received 33 applications for that round of tax credits, with companies seeking more than $58 million in tax credits.

“When productions choose Ohio, they put our communities on the global stage,” said Mihalik. “Through the motion picture tax credit program, we’re telling Ohio’s story to the world while creating new jobs and growing local economies.”

For the new batch of tax credits, applications will be reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis. Previously, the program operated with two application rounds each year.

Applications are evaluated according to the project’s potential economic impact and contributions to developing a permanent workforce in the industry.

Applications are accepted online, are time-stamped and held in the order in which they are received.

The program prioritizes television series and miniseries, followed by other eligible productions, based on application submission date and time.

Since 2016, the tax credit has supported more than 150 projects, “helping to create jobs, build local infrastructure, and elevate Ohio’s national profile in the film and entertainment industries,” development officials said.

Among the central Ohio productions that were awarded tax credits in August were “Gabriel and the Guardians” TV series, which was awarded a $2 million tax credit, “The Blueprint Miniseries” in Gahanna, which was awarded a $194,725 tax credit and the Nickelodeon miniseries “Triple Dare” in Worthington, which was awarded a $135,084 tax credit.

The feature film “Funnybone” was awarded a $185,131 tax credit for its work in Columbus.