“Accredited production” means a film, video, broadcast advertisement, or television production, as approved by the state film office, for which the aggregate salary and wages included in the cost of the production for the period ending 12 months after the month in which the principal filming or taping of the production begins exceeds $100,000 for a production that is 30 minutes or longer or $50,000 for a production that is less than 30 minutes. “Accredited production” includes a scripted, unscripted, reality, or competition production, but does not include any of the following, regardless of the production costs: a.
(a)#
News, current events, or public programming or a program that includes weather or market reports.
(b)#
A talk show.
(c)#
A sports event or sports activity.
(d)#
A gala presentation or awards show.
(e)#
A finished production that solicits funds.
(f)#
A production for which the production company is required under 18 USC 2257 to maintain records with respect to a performer portrayed in a single media or multimedia program.
(g)#
A production produced primarily for industrial, corporate, or institutional purposes.