PRODUCTION INCENTIVE – CASH REBATE 35%

The Netherlands Film Production Incentive offers a Cash Rebate on eligible Dutch spend of 35% for both Film Productions and High End series. The maximum grant per application is € 1.5 million. The main requirements for eligibility are:

Independent Film productions:

  • For Feature films and long form animation a minimum production budget of € 1 mln. required as well as a minimum spend on Dutch qualifying costs of € 150K
  • For documentary films a minimum production budget of € 250K is required as well as a minimum spend on Dutch qualifying costs of € 100K.
  • At least 50% of financing should be in place unconditionally and demonstrable
  • Based on the point system, only applications with a minimum of 75 out of 210 points are eligible (if Dutch minority copro incl 2 HoD’s/creative elements)
  • A cinema release in the Netherlands must be guaranteed upon application
  • For Dutch minority coproductions both a guaranteed theatrical release in the country of origin and at least a non-theatrical release in the Netherlands qualify


Independent High End series:

  • For High End series a minimum budget of 4k up to 12K per broadcast minute (depending on the category) is required as well as a minimum spend on Dutch qualifying costs of 15% of the total budget
  • At least 50% of financing should be in place unconditionally and demonstrable
  • Based on the point system, only applications with a minimum of 75 out of 210 points are eligible, (if Dutch minority copro incl 2 HoD’s/creative elements)
  • The High End series must be published and publicly accessible in the Netherlands through television or a VOD platform.

 

Millstreet Films recently co-produced with FBO Robin Pront’s ZILLION, which is supported by a grant of  the minority co-production with VAF scheme  and the Film Production Incentive. We have strong relationships with Dutch distributors, extensive experience with local institutions, financiers and an in house Post-production supervisor. If you are interested in discussing the possibility of an international co-production, please contact us.