Online User`s Manual
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1. 12 SUBMIT FILM SUPPORT 13 VIEW SAVED DOCUMENTS essscssuneo2s vkwresu nea nues FENEPN EUR EYOSE P PPS RN PXERE RAT ER UOS E PX a 13 ADD ANOTHER COMPANY sivsssei Xn ex dn ERR E S EPXAEP SEN aae 14 VIEW MY COMPANY PROFILE isessex e bua ERR FK n v3 R To KR P IU MEVS 14 COMPANY EAB m 14 CONTA CIS TAD e rT 15 APPLICATIONS amp SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION TAB eese nennen nennen nnne nennen nnns 15 PAYMENTS PAD T 16 VER ETANG TAD TD 16 FILM IN FASTLANE Online User Manual v 1 WHAT IS FASTLANE The FastLane website is a secure online interface that allows users to apply for the Motion Picture Production Tax Credit Program electronically and submit supporting data and files for productions directly to the Office of Entertainment Industry Development WHAT DOES FASTLANE DO As a FastLane user you can do the following e Register as a user to manage one company or multiple companies production data for business incentives e Create Save and Submit Film Applications for Motion Picture Pr2. State AL Alabama Zip Code Be sure to fill in all fields marked with an asterisk Click Submit when you are done entering the contact s information You will be directed to the main menu QUICK LINKS The top of many FastLane screens will have several quick links You can add a new company file a new application select a different company or return to the main menu by clicking the appropriate links Add New Company Select Company File New Application BACK TO MAIN MENU There is also a log out link at the top right corner of each screen as shown below iim Log Out FILM IN FASTLANE Online User Manual v 1 MAIN MENU If you are already a registered user you will be directed to the main menu once you log in Here you will be able to select what you d like to do next MAIN NAVIGATION MENU What do you want to do next Submit a Film Application Click here to file an application for Motion Picture Production Tax Credits Submit Film Support Documentation Click here to submit support dacumentation to LED View Saved Documents Click here to view saved applications that have been sent to LED Add Another Company Click here 10 add another company to your online profile This is only needed if you manage multiple companies View my Company Profile Click here to do the following view multiple company accounts and switch between the different accounts with ease add
3. The fields marked with an asterisk are required However you should try to enter all the information that you have Click Continue when you are finished You will be directed to assign a contact to that company If you do have the company s access code select Yes STEP 1 ADD THE COMPANY LOCATION wnho will be applying for the tax incentives Do you have the company s access code What is an access code If you answer yes you will be asked to enter the access code and will then be directed to the applications tab of that company s profile showing you all previously submitted applications for this company Click Continue when you are finished That company and all of its previously entered information will be added to your user profile ASSIGN CONTACTS If you entered an access code and added that company to your user profile the contact associated with that company will appear If you did not enter an access code and added a new company you will be prompted to assign a contact for that company FILM IN FASTLANE Online User Manual v 1 Step 2 ASSIGN CONTACTS Please enter the contact person that will be receiving the correspondence letters phone calls etc from LED if you are the contact for this company enter your information below Prefix Title First Company Mame Middle Initial Email Last Name Phone Suffix Fax Mailing Address 1 Mailing amp ddress 2 City
4. edit amp review all information entered into Fastlane for each company that you maintain view payment history update your password to your online account SUBMIT A FILM APPLICATION Section 1 Select or enter company information Your first step is to select the company information from the dropdown menus All companies added to your online profile will show in the dropdown lists If the desired company is not located in the dropdown menu select The Company is not in the list This will display company information fields to be filled in FILM IN FASTLANE Online User Manual v 1 STEP 1 SUBMIT MOTIOM PICTURE PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT APPLICATION Project Number Pending Section 1 Select or enter company information Parent Company Select the Parent Company Show Company Info The Company is notin the list Melissa Compan Louisiana Production LLC Select the Louisiana Production LLC Show Company Info Louisiana Investment LLC Are you using a Louisiana Investment LLC Yes If you are using a Louisiana Investment LLC select Yes A dropdown menu will appear for you to select the company If it is not in the list select that option and add the company information Are you using a Louisiana Investment LLC Gres No Select the Louisiana Investment LLC Show Company Info You can use the same company for all three Parent Production Company Louisiana Production LLC and Louisia
5. CHECK If you select to pay with an electronic check you need to select the account type personal or business from the dropdown menu Click Next to continue with your payment Billing Address First Name M I Last Name Street Line 1 Street Line 2 City State Select State E Mail Payment Details Payment Amount 200 00 Your account will be debited in 1 to 3 days from the date identified If your payment date falls on non banking date your payment will be executed on the next available banking day Current date payments received 4 00 PM MT will be executed on the next valid banking date Payment Method On Account Account Number Routing Number Account 9 Checking Savings Driver License Number Driver License State Select State 10 FILM IN FASTLANE Online User Manual v 1 Fill out the fields for the billing address and the payment method Select the account type as checking or savings Click Next when you are ready to continue You will be directed to a payment review screen as shown below Address Billing Address Test Test 123 Test Street Baton Rouge LA 70820 Payment Method Electronic Check 123123123 Payment Amount Amount 200 00 Total 200 00 By clicking PAY NOW authorize my payment to be processed as an electronic funds transfer or draft drawn from my account If the payment is returned unpaid authorize yo
6. Documentation tab Click Select to view the application 13 FILM IN FASTLANE Online User Manual v 1 Application Selection Parent Company Name Production Title Project Number Select Melissa Company Pending ADD ANOTHER COMPANY If you manage multiple companies this feature will provide you with a link to add another company to your online profile It will take you back to the first step to add the company location and will ask you for an access code This allows you to add more than one company to your user profile VIEW MY COMPANY PROFILE When viewing your company profile you can do the following e View multiple company accounts and switch between the different accounts with ease e Add edit and review all information entered into FastLane for each company that you maintain e View payment history e Update your password to your online account COMPANY TAB If you have multiple companies in your user profile you will first have to select the company you wish to view You may edit information for the selected company in the company tab Company Profile Contacts Applications 8 Support Documentation Payments User Settings You may add edit this company s information Please click Update and Save Company Information This is the company receiving the tax incentives Company Name Melissa Company PHYSICAL ADDRESS MAILING ADDRESS Same as Physical Address Address Line 1 1234 Melissa St Address
7. Payment Method Credit Card WSA Test x1111 01 12 Payment Amount Amount 200 00 Total 200 00 Review the information for accuracy Click Pay Now when you are sure the information is correct and you are ready to pay If the information is incorrect click Back to edit Click the Pay Now button only ONE time to allow your payment to fully process After clicking do NOT click the Back button the Refresh button or hit the Esc key until the payment process is completed Clicking Pay Now will submit your payment and direct you to the final step in the application process confirmation You will be assigned a confirmation ID and a project number and your application will be displayed on the confirmation page 12 FILM IN FASTLANE Online User Manual v 1 The submission of your application will send an auto generated email to LED notifying them of the new application submission SUBMIT FILM SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION LED may request more documentation before doing the initial certification You may submit other support documentation to LED even after your application has been submitted If you have multiple companies in your user profile you will first have to select the company you wish to submit documentation for SUBMIT SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION TO LED iDirections Select the production title for the project that requires support documentation Then select the document type and browse and upload the file All files up
8. the additional credit for employment of Lousiana residents must remit a detailed schedule to the Department of Revenue as required by La RLS 47 600 7 D 5 Additionally agree that the finished product shall contain an acknowledgement that the production was filmed in Louisiana and such brandfogo shall be included in the credits Finally understand that this application and information submitted with it shall not be returned to the applicant Ei verify that have read the text above and have accurately answered the questions in the form verify that this project meets the definition of a state certified production Save amp Finish 8 amp Working Once you have verified both statements you will have the option to go ahead and pay application fee If you do not wish to pay at that time you can select Save amp Finish Later This option is also available at any time while you are filling out the application FILM IN FASTLANE Online User Manual v 1 PAY APPLICATION FEE Click Pay in order to pay your application fee It will direct you to choose a method of payment Indicates required field Project Details FLTransactionlID 2019 Business Legal Name Melissa Company Project Name Melissa Film Program Applied For Film Amount Due 200 Choose method of payment Pay by electronic check Account Type Personal Pay by credit card EE A PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC
9. will be for ALL payments you have made through the particular account used USER SETTINGS TAB This tab allows you to update change your password Enter your current password followed by the new password and confirm the new password Click Update when you are finished Company Profile Applications amp Support Documentation Payments User Settings Company Contacts Directions update or change your password enter your new password and click the update button Current password New password Confirm password Update 16
10. FILM IN FASTLANE anua FILM IN FASTLANE Online User Manual v 1 FILM IN FASTLANE Online User Manual v 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 21 DINE cr 2 WHAT DOES FASTEANE DO DDR CHE Ov UM LO URN E 2 GETTING STARTED e 3 ADONE VY COIVIPAINY e T 3 2C CONTACTS m M aae 4 QUICK EINK S nn 0 X XX M 5 MAIN MENU O 6 SUBMIT A FILM APPLICATION 5 so TAKES RE Roo UY VER AFF O NE SR I S cun Vine 6 SECTION 1 SELECT OR ENTER COMPANY INFORMATION goE E cupa PE S 6 ENTER PROJECTDETAILS 7 SEC HON UPLOAD ATTACHMENTS 8 SECTION 4 ENTER THE PRINCIPLES IN THE nnne 8 SECON S APPLICA MION PEE T 9 SECTION G ANSWER acct Sucht tui denda cun PaktutO Rs aen aser MG ete REUS 9 egy osi dpt pm 9 xpi aM Giga FEE e 10 PAYMENT BY ELECFRONIC CHECK 0 10 PAYMENT BYCREDIT CARD Ar E E
11. Line 1 1234 Melissa St Address Line 2 Address Line 2 City Baton Rouge City Baton Rouge State LA Louisiana State LA Louisiana Zip 70808 Zip 70808 Phone Number 5555555555 t Foreign Owned Company E Fax Number Foreign Company Name Employees 0 Foreign City Louisiana Tax ID Foreign Country Louisiana Parish No Parish Web Address Melissa Update amp Save 14 FILM IN FASTLANE Online User Manual v 1 Click Update amp Save when you are finished making any changes You can access contacts applications support documentation payment information and user settings associated with this company from the tabs at the top CONTACTS TAB The contacts tab displays the list of contacts associated with the selected company These contacts will be receiving the correspondence letters phone calls etc Company Profile Company fi Contacts f Applications amp Support Documentation Payments User Settings View your list of Contacts that will be receiving the correspondence letters phone calls etc below If you need to edit the detailed contact infamation click here to re assign this company s contacts List of Contacts First Name Last Name Company Name Email Incentive Program Melissa Smith Melissa Company melissa duplechain technologyengineers com Edit Contacts If you wish to edit a contact click the Edit Contacts button You will be directed to the contact info
12. d applications and support documentation Every effort has been made to develop Fastlane for ease of Review history of past and current applications and support documentation use If you encounter problems when using this site or have suggestions for enhancing it please contact the Fastiane credit card and echeck nt for applications DD Helpdesk or 225 342 5403 Where do start If you need help using FastLane click here to download the Online User s Manual Click here to register as a new user if you have never used the FastLane website If you already have a Film account enter your username and password in the login box If you have not already registered for an account and do not have a user name and password click the Register link at the top right corner FILM IN FASTLANE Online User Manual v 1 USER REGISTRATION Enter your user information Be sure to enter the CORRECT EMAIL Click Register amp Login button to enter Fastlane UserName Password Confirm Password Email emai me my username and password Please choose one of the following Are you pursuing tax incentives for Quality Jobs Enterprise one Restoration Tax Abatement or Industrial Tax Exemption Sare you pursuing tax incentives for Film Register amp Logir Enter your user name password and email address Check the box to have your user name and password emailed to you for future r
13. eference Be sure to select the option that you are pursuing tax incentives for film Click Register amp Login when you are finished registering GETTING STARTED ADD NEW COMPANY If you are a new user you will be prompted to add the company location that will be receiving the tax incentives You will first be asked if you have the company s access code STEP 1 ADD THE COMPANY LOCATION who will be applying for the tax incentives Do you have the company s access code What is an access code What is an access code ves amp No Each company location in FastLane has a unique access code Companies that have sent applications to LED in the past can benefit from this access code By entering the access code into the online FastLane system all historical information from LED s internal system will be linked to your account for easy access If you do not have the company s access code select No Fields will then display for you to fill out company information FILM IN FASTLANE Online User Manual v 1 Company Name PHYSICAL ADDRESS MAILING ADDRESS Same as Physical Address Address Line 1 Address Line 1 Address Line 2 Address Line 2 City City State LA Louisiana LA Louisiana 73 Zip Phone Number oreign Owned Company Employees oreign City F Fax Number Foreign Company Name F F Louisiana Tax ID Louisiana Parish No Parish oreign Country Web Address Continue
14. hires Detailed Distribution Plan Browse Script Browse Scanned Notarized statement in accordance with the provisions of LARS 47 6007 D 2 8 Browse you still need to mail the original copy to LED Uploaded Attachments Browse for each file and click Upload as you select the file you wish to load You may only upload one attachment at a time Section 4 Enter the Principles in the Production Enter the name of the principle and select the role from the dropdown menu Click Add Principle as you finish Section 4 Enter the Principles in the Production Principle Principle Role Add Principle FILM IN FASTLANE Online User Manual v 1 Section 5 Application Fee This section calculates your application fee based on your estimated expenditures entered in the project details section A 200 minimum fee is required for all applications however there is a 5 000 maximum fee that cannot be exceeded no matter the amount of the expenditures Section 5 Application Fee 200 minimum 5000 maxium Fee is assessed as 0 2 of 30 of Your Estimated Expenditures in Louisiana Estimated Expenditures in Louisiana Application Fee Section 6 Answer Survey Questions This section asks that you answer some survey questions Check the circle next to the answer that applies Section 6 Answer Survey Questions Are you posting your projectin Louisiana Yes No Ma
15. loaded will be submitted to LED to review You can check the status to make sure each file is uploaded properly Production Title Project ID Melissa Film 20110046 Select Document Type Audit X Filename Browse_ Upload Project ID Film ID Document Type Uploaded Date 20110046 Detailed Preliminary Budget Business Plan docx 8 23 2011 1 02 25 PM 20110046 Detailed Distribution Plan Income Verification Proof docx 8 23 2011 1 02 33 PM 20110046 Script Proof of Identification docx 8 23 2011 1 02 41 PM 20110046 Notarized Statement Public Assistance Proof docx 8 23 2011 1 02 47 PM Continue to Menu Select the production title for the project that requires support documentation Next select the document type from the dropdown menu Browse for the file and upload it for LED to review Once a file is uploaded an auto generated email will be sent to LED notifying them that new support documentation has been uploaded and submitted VIEW SAVED DOCUMENTS This link will allow you to view saved applications that have not been sent to LED If you have multiple companies in your account you may need to choose a company to view the saved documents for that company You may edit or add to these applications from this feature You can also pay for and submit these saved applications which will then remove them from the saved documents section You will be able to view these documents in your profile under the Applications and Support
16. na Investment LLC Once all three companies are entered or selected be sure to check the box next to the company who will be receiving the tax benefit Section 2 Enter Project Details Next you should enter the project details Most of the fields in this section are required so be sure to fill them out FILM IN FASTLANE Online User Manual v 1 Section 2 Enter Project Details Production Title Production Type Feature Film of Episodes Synopsis Detailed Synopsis Estimated Total Budget Pre Production Spend Start Date Estimated Louisiana Expenditures Pre Production Spend End Date Estimated Louisiana Payroll Production Start Date Estimate Jobs on Production Production Wrap Date Percentage being shot in Louisiana Total Estimated Days in Louisiana Section 3 Upload Attachments This section requires you to upload attachments associated with the project All attachments are required You must save the application before uploading attachments If you do not do so it will not allow you to upload attachments until you have saved You can click the button at the bottom of the page to Save amp Continue Working If you do not have all attachments on hand when filling out the application you may save the application and finish it at a later date by clicking Save amp Finish Later Section 3 Upload Attachments Detailed Prelimary Budget Browse including above amp below the line
17. oduction Tax Credits e Submit Film Support Documentation such as budget reports expense reports audits employment payroll data etc e Track the status of submitted applications and support documentation e You may save partial data and finish entry at a later time for applications e You may submit support documentation at any time throughout the application process e Take advantage of enhanced features e g validations look ups and calculations while entering your application e Review history of past and current applications submitted online You can test the system using the FastLane online test site http testlane technologyengineers com You can also use the live system by using the actual online site https fastlane louisianaeconomicdevelopment com entertainmentlogin aspx Log in to the home page using your user name and password Fastlane What is Fastlane z The FastLane website is a secure online interface that allows users to apply for the Motion Picture Tax Credit Program electronically and submit supporting data and files for productions directly to the Office of Entertainment Industry Development Username Password What can my company do in Fastlane File Save and Submit Film Applications for Motion Picture Production Tax Credits Submit Film Support Documentation such as budget reports expense reports audits employment payroll data etc Need Help Track the status of submitte
18. rmation page from step 2 APPLICATIONS amp SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION TAB This page allows you to view all applications and support documents for the selected company as well as the status of the applications Company Profile Company Contacts ll Applications amp Support Documentation f Payments Settings Application List Application List Project 3 Film ID Production Title App Recieved Date Status 20110046 Melissa Film 8 23 2011 1 22 12 PM Online Application Received Support Documentations Project Document Type Date Uploaded 20110046 Detailed Preliminary Budget 8 23 2011 1 02 25 PM 20110046 Detailed Distribution Plan 8 23 2011 1 02 33 PM 20110046 Script 8 23 2011 1 02 41 PM 20110046 Notarized Statement 8 23 2011 1 02 47 PM You can view details of each application by clicking the View Details button in the corresponding row Support documents can be downloaded by clicking the Download link in the corresponding row 15 FILM IN FASTLANE Online User Manual v 1 PAYMENTS TAB The payments tab allows you to view a list of the selected company s payment history including amount charged payment status and payment date Company Profile Contacts Applications amp Support Documentation User Settings List of Payments Confirmation Amount Charged Status Date 11082300416101 Process Completed 8 23 2011 This list is not company specific and
19. u or your service provider to collect the payment and my state s return item fee by electronic funds transfer s or draft s drawn from my account Click here to view your state s returned item fee If this payment is from a corporate account make these authorizations as an authorized corporate representative and agree that the entity will be bound by the NACHA Operating Rules To exit without authorizing click EXIT Click Pay Now when you have reviewed the information and are sure that it is correct If it is incorrect click Back to edit the information Click the Pay Now button only ONE time to allow your payment to fully process After clicking do NOT click the Back button the Refresh button or hit the Esc key until the payment process is completed 11 FILM IN FASTLANE Online User Manual v 1 PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD If you select to pay with a credit card you will need to fill in the payment information below DU T Billing Address First Name A I Last Name Street Line 1 Street Line 2 City State Select State Payment Details Payment Amount 200 00 Payment Method as it Appears Card Card Number Expiration Date Month v Year Click Next when you are ready to continue with your payment You will be directed to the payment review screen Billing Address Test Test 123 Test Street Baton Rouge LA 70820
20. ybe Are you interested in using Louisiana musicians in your project ves ONo Maybe Are you interested in learning more about the benefits of turning your project into a videa game in Louisiana Yes ONo Maybe Are you interested in learning more about the benefits of turning your project into a theatrical or stage production in Louisiana Yes CO No Maybe Section 7 Affidavit This final section of the application requires that you read the affidavit to verify the accuracy of the information in the application and that the project meets the definition of a state certified production Check the boxes in order to complete this verification Section 7 Affidavit hereby certify that the information provided in this application is true and correct and am aware the my submission of any false information or omission of any pertinent information resulting in the false representation of a material fact may subject me to civil and or criminal penalties for filing of false public records and or forfeiture of any tax credits approved under this program also understand that any final certification of investor credits will be subject to the submission amp reviewof an independent audit conducted by a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the state of Lousiana that employees that are claimed as Louisiana hires must each fill out a Declaration of Residency form to be kept on file by the production company amp that if am applying for
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