Production Incentives - Europe
Austria
Tirol
Cine Tirol
Production Incentive: Starting May 1st 2009 Cine Tirol offers production grants in the form of reimbursement of up to 50% of eligible expenditures from filming in the Tirol. Production grants are awarded to selected film projects after application review and are subject to budgetary constraints. Production grants are contingent upon the economic effect of the production on the region and/or the thematic relation of the production to the region. The ‘Tirol Effect’ is fulfilled when the filming of the entire production, or parts thereof, in the Tirol generates income for the region, for example, in the form of general expenditures and in the form of domestic film industry expenditures. Please check Cine Tirol Guidelines for further detailed information – www.cinetirol.com <http://www.cinetirol.com> – Production Incentive – Guidelines. Applications can be filed year round. Decisions will be made by the executive board of the Tirol Tourist Board (Tirol Werbung GmbH) upon recommendations from Cine Tirol. Location Service: The Cine Tirol Location Service is available at no cost to all film makers and includes information and practical assistance, especially when it comes to finding the perfect film location in the Tirol. Location scouting trips in cooperation with experienced Cine Tirol Location Scouts can be arranged for selected projects, after detailed discussions with decision makers of the production company. www.cinetirol-locations.
Belgium
Location Flanders
The Belgian Tax Shelter The Location Flanders Location Bonus The Flanders Audiovisual Fund (VAF)
Oostende Film Office
In the Oostende no use fees for the public domain are demanded for features, TV Series, commercials, documentaries, ... In Belgium a federal tax shelter system is available.
Antwerp
Antwerp City Film Office
In the city of Antwerp use fees for the public domain are demanded for TV and film-commercials. Use fee 620 EUR a day for the public domain and 1240 EUR a day for filming inside public buildings. No use fees are demanded for features, TV series, short films, documentaries etc. In Belgium a federal tax shelter system is available.
France
Film France, The French Film Commission
In the Coproduction Framework, many sources of financing are availble through French producers.
Ile de France Film Commission
The support fund of the Ile de France Region brings financial help to French and foreign cinematographic and audiovisual producers, on the basis of artistic, economic as well as financial criteria, provided that Ile de France technical industries are hired in sufficient proportions. The work of the Ile de France Film Commission complements that of the Support Fund. For the year 2006, the Support Fund has a budget of $ 18M.
Germany
Berlin Brandenburg Film Commission
In Germany a German producer or the German Co-producer can ask for money at the regional film funding institution. The Berlin Brandenburg Film Commission BBFC is a department of the Medienboard which ist the regional film funding institution in Berlin and Brandenburg. On top of that there are strong production service companies like Studio Babelsberg that can co-finance due to state guarantees. For further information, please, contact the Berlin Brandenburg Film Commission BBFC.
Hamburg Film Commission
Please check Filmförderung Hamburg Schleswig- Holstein´s website www.ffhsh.de for funding guidelines and co-producers partner. Funding can be applied due to a german co-producer. For information on the German Federal Film Fund, please visit www.ffa.de. more information >
Schleswig-Holstein Film Commission
MSH GmbH Regional filmfund Schildstr. 12 23552 Luebeck
Baden-Wuerttemberg
Film Commission Region Stuttgart
Please check MFG Filmförderung for film funding in Baden-Württtemberg, www.mfg.de. Please check German Federal Film Board, www.ffa.de, www.dfff-ffa.de, for federal film funding.
Bayern
FFF Film Commission Bavaria
Funding can be applied at the FilmFernsehFonds Bayern GmbH due to a german co-producer. Please see website for bavarian co-producers:www.film-commission-bayern.de and for funding guidelines www.fff-bayern.de For information on the new (2007) the German Federal Film Fund, please visit www.ffa.de.
Hungary
Motion Picture Public Foundation of Hungary
Hungary Tax refunds available in Hungary which is 20% of local film production costs (incurred in Hungary): preproduction, shooting and postproductions work to the first master print. www.mmka.hu/eindex.ivy www.nemzetifilmiroda.hu/start_en.html www.filminhungary.com
Iceland
Film In Iceland
20% reimbursement of all costs incurred in the production of films and television programs in Iceland.
Ireland
Irish Film Board
Up to 28% tax break on Irish spend Experienced Irish co-producers No sales tax 12.5% corporate tax rate Network of Film Contacts offering free support
County Louth
The Louth, Newry & Mourne Film Commission
Our unique position means producers can avail of both Section 481 in the Republic of Ireland and New UK Treasury Tax Credit Scheme in the North of Ireland without leaving the Film Commission region. Both Ireland and Northern Ireland are able to avail of the EU Convention for Co-productions too! There are many financing schemes including the Northern Ireland Screen Production Funding and the Regional Support Fund Loan from the Irish Film Board which can work in our region. You won't need to move Production Office!
Italy
Napoli
Campania Film Commission
Local Film Fund (70.000 euros per Feature Film) (20.000 euros per Documentary Film) (3.000 euros per Short Film) Tax Rebate Free shooting permits and authorisations Lots and lots of discounted services
Savona
Italian Riviera-Alpi Del Mare Film Commission
Locations Library Preliminary location scouting Specialized assistance in the development stage Liaison with public institutions, authorities for permissions and authorizations Logistic and guesting services Human resources and local available services data bank Exemption from the public ground occupation taxes Office and production facilities Possibilities of hosting premieres for the movies shot on our territory Possibilities of promotion in occasion of International Film Festivals events
Malta
Malta Film Commission
Cash Rebate Productions filming in Malta before 31 December 2009 are eligible for the financial incentives under Legal Notice 65/2006. The incentives are in the form of a cash grant given to eligible productions on the qualifying expenditure incurred in Malta. Up to 22% of the eligible expenditure can be obtained as a cash rebate by a qualifying production company once filming is complete. Feature film and television productions, mini-series, animation and documentaries are all eligible for the incentives, provided that they are at least partially produced in Malta. Tax Credits The Government of Malta, under various legislations, offers filmmakers the possibility to produce and distribute audiovisual productions from Malta and pay the lowest corporate tax rates in the European Union. Companies or individuals investing in audiovisual infrastructure in Malta can qualify for tax credits of up to 50% of their investment on the islands whilst producers that shoot in Malta can obtain a cash grant of up to 20% of their expenditure on the islands. Click on the link to the left to download info on the audiovisual infrastructure tax credits. Other incentives of a fiscal and a non-fiscal nature are available under the Business Promotion Act. For more information on Co-Productions and Financing, visit the Website.
Netherlands
Rotterdam Media Commission
The office of the Rotterdam Film Commissioner, established in 1999, strives to be a facilitative focus for the increasing number of domestic and foreign producers who wish to film and work in the Rotterdam region. It provides information about locations, studios, local services that are available, and professionals active in the film industry. It mediates during the establishment of contacts and applications for financial support and is an intermediary between producers and municipal services. The office does this free of charge and with a minimum of unnecessary red tape.
Norway
Western Norway Film Commission
The film friendly region of Western Norway offers ongoing support to your production: Free liaison service. Free shooting permits in all public areas. Free support and discounted services: travel arrangements and accommodations. WNFC works with local authorities and tourism bodies putting together attractive packages for major shoots promoting the area. National and regional film funds are available within the co-production framework.
Russian Federation
Russia's Cultural Foundation of Interregional Cinematography
Working in partnership with - local authorities vitally interested t attract tourists and show variety of locations for the world audience - financing companies who need to participate in such events for various reasons: PR, product placement etc. - producers who need int'l recognition through films distributed worldwide - film industry top experts who are ready to give maximum discounts to fight global economic crisis - local film festivals and distributors who search for films shot in their own territories
Spain
Barcelona-Catalunya Film Commission
Salamanca
Salamanca Film Commission
Administrative Management Service Information Service – Management It helps to look for buildings and location shots It provides information about companies of the audiovisual sector Service companies for the production filming Supporting logistics during the production
Tenerife
Tenerife Film Commission
The Canary Islands Special Zone offers special incentives to those companies that set up a company in the Canary Islands
Sweden
Dalarna
Film In Dalarna
We can offer you support with location scouting. We can also help you with all the preparations including transports, living arrangements, organising permits, information from local contacts and authorities, all in order to get the production off to a successful start.
Stockholm
Film Region Stockholm-Mälardalen Film Commission
The Stockholm Card: Rebate incentaves from production resources, hotel and other service co. Access to local film funding and financing
United Kingdom
UK Film Council
The benefits of qualifying as a British film attract many international productions to the UK. Working towards and attaining qualification provides a number of advantages; productions are eligible to apply for national funding and for the benefits of the UK’s tax relief structures. Qualifying as a British film Films can qualify as British in one of three ways: • One of the UK’s official co-production treaties • The European Convention on co-production • The Cultural Test (Schedule 1 to the Films Act 1985) Accessing UK tax relief • Tax relief is available for British qualifying films. Films must either pass the Cultural Test or qualify as an official co-production. • Films must be intended for theatrical release. • Films, including those made under official co-production treaties, must reach a minimum UK spend requirement of 25%. • Tax relief is available on qualifying UK production expenditure up to a maximum of 80% of total qualifying costs. • The Film production company (FPC) responsible for the film needs to be within the UK corporation tax net. Value of UK tax relief For films that cost up to £20 million, the FPC can claim an enhanced deduction of 100% with a payable cash element of 25% of UK qualifying film production expenditure. For films that cost over £20 million, the FPC can claim an enhanced deduction of 80% with a payable cash element of 20% of UK qualifying film produciton expenditure.
England
Film London
No Local incentives other than practical incentives and discounts. www.UKfilmcouncil.org.uk
North West Vision & Media
Free film liaison service with experienced staff Funding and co-production opportunities On-line crew and facilities database On-line searchable locations library Printed production guide Competative facility & crew rates (30% cheaper than London) Film Friendly infrastructure International airport
Guernsey
Guernsey Film Commission
For short shoots the Film Commissioner can act as a Location Manager and pre-shoot will act as a location scout. There may be a charge for the services of the commission but there is no permitting scheme operating in the Islands. Many locations are available free of charge and the Island is extremely film friendly. To discuss your project contact Jason Moriarty in the first instance.
Scotland
Scottish Screen
Scottish Screen runs a range of funding schemes, from script development and short film funds to production funding and new media initiatives. Funding is to support the Scottish film industry, and there are always co-funding opportunities with Scottish producers. So far there have been a number of successful co-productions with European countries. Recce funds are available for travel and accommodation within Scotland from the Locations department. Free copies of Film Bang, the production guide for Scotland, are also available.
Wales
Wales Screen Commission
The Creative IP Fund for Wales can provide investment from £50,000 upto £700,000 on projects which have at least 60% of their funding in place. Investment is in the intellectual property content of the project and not in the production company. Projects must also demonstrate an economic benefit to Wales. UK tax credits apply. Free and comprehensive film commission support service. Production costs estimated at 30% lower than London and the South east. Experienced local crew and wide range of technical facilites. Searchable databases for crew, facilties and accomodation via website. Freindly and enthusiastic team of experienced staff. Epic Locations!
