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A qualified production facility approved by the Pennsylvania State Film Office — one of only 12 in the state — where studios, filmmakers, TV shows, podcasts, news stations, and commercial productions can access up to a 30% state tax credit for eligible production spending, all within Philadelphia city limits.

Center stage at The Story Factory

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CREATIVE STATION AWARD FROM PC PICKS

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PHILLY CURRENT PC PICKS ‘24, “CREATION STATION,” THE STORY FACTORY

Launched by Helm Creative Studio in 2022, the Story Factory is a space for creatives to find a haven and creativity to find a home. You’re immediately welcomed by the mural of their building exterior […]

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Professional lighting and camera on the left pointing towards and man at the right. There are two Helm team members working behind the setup.

THE STORY FACTORY NAMED STATE-APPROVED QUALIFIED PRODUCTION FACILITY

The Story Factory a woman-owned and operated production facility located at 1600 N. 5th Street, has been designated by the Pennsylvania Film Office as a Qualified Production Facility (QPF) located within the City of Philadelphia […]

PHILLY VOICE

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NEWLY ACCREDITED PRODUCTION FACILITY IN PHILLY OFFERS TAX INCENTIVES TO MOVIE AND TV CREWS

Ashlee Hollis, knows that creative people make creative requests. The marketing executive remembers, with a sigh and a laugh, a client who once asked for her 700 pounds of ice for a launch event[…]

BRIDGING PHILLY

PHILLY'S FILM INDUSTRY IS HAVING A MOMENT AND WE ARE A PART OF IT!

In a segment of "Shara in the City" – KYW Newsradio's Bridging Philly reporter Shara Dae Howard got a behind the scenes look at The Story Factory with Ashlee Hollis, and discussed what it means to become a Qualified Production Facility – from the economic impact on the city to the doors it opens for the next generation of creatives. Give it a listen wherever you find your podcasts or here. Following is the link to the KYW Interview. (Starts at 34 min)

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Corner of The Story Factory

THE STORY FACTORY NAMED A QUALIFIED PRODUCTION FACILITY IN PHILADELPHIA

Story Factory Philadelphia, the woman-owned production space at 1600 N. 5th Street, says the Pennsylvania Film Office has named it a Qualified Production Facility. What this means is that film or television production that meets the state’s requirements at a facility like this…

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The Story Factory is one of only 12 Pennsylvania State Film Office-approved qualified production facilities in the state. Located within Philadelphia city limits, the 12,000+ square foot space offers studios, filmmakers, TV and news productions, and commercial teams a full-service soundstage and production facility — with the added benefit of up to a 30% state tax credit for eligible production spending. Founded in 2022 by Ashlee and Elijah Hollis, The Story Factory also serves as home base for Helm Creative Studio.

Production setup at The Story Factory

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