Explaining the New York Post-Production & VFX Tax Incentives with Yana Collins Lehman

New York State offers some of the most competitive and accessible tax incentives for post-production services in the film and…

Explaining the New York Post-Production & VFX Tax Incentives with Yana Collins Lehman

New York State offers some of the most competitive and accessible tax incentives for post-production services in the film and television industry. With a 30% tax credit on qualifying costs, New York provides direct cash payouts, unlike other states where credits must be sold to monetize them—often reducing their value due to broker fees. The program covers a wide range of roles, including sound editorial, visual effects (VFX), music editing, and even apprenticeships. New York also boasts world-class talent, award-winning

facilities, and unmatched locations, all complemented by an easy and affordable commute for crew and talent. Payouts are expedited, now processed within nine months of final submission, ensuring timely support for productions. Even projects filmed in neighboring states like New Jersey can maximize these benefits by conducting their post-production in New York. With an easy and free application process, New York is the ideal choice for post-production work. Learn more at PostNewYork.org.

Meet Yana
Collins Lehman

Yana Collins Lehman, CEO of Trevanna Post and Chair of the Post New York Alliance (PNYA) played a pivotal role in establishing the tax incentives for post-production and VFX in New York with lots of lobbying trips to Albany. She helps us understand how these tax credits help our industry and why you should consider posting in New York. (Also, fun fact: she’s a triathlete.)

What's Next?

Looking forward, Yana acknowledges there is work yet to be done. Given that the post-production tax credit has not been evaluated in ten years, she has been working alongside the PNYA and the State of New York to continue to improve the program and bring more post opportunities to our great state.