The Norwegian film production incentive offers a 25% cash rebate on local spend, awarded to the highest ranking projects in each application round. The incentive is available for film and TV productions with international distribution. Qualifications for the incentive include a cultural and production test, as well as criteria on the size of the project. The film incentive is administered by the Norwegian Film Institute.

Norway has several financing options for international film productions shooting in Norway. The mix of the national incentive program together with regional funding is aimed for co – producing with a regional minority producer.

The incentive program is administered by the Norwegian Film Institute (NFI). The 25% film incentive can be combined with regional funding.

• It is possible to submit applications for the Norwegian film production incentive for funds in 2024

The incentive scheme is aimed at productions produced entirely or partly in Norway that are intended for international distribution.

Application deadline 26. Nov 2024 at 12:00 CET

• NOK 25 million for feature films
• NOK 10 million for documentary films
• NOK 10 million per episode for drama series
• NOK 5 million per episode for documentary series

The minimum requirement for eligible costs spent in Norway is NOK 4 million, and applies to all productions.

A minimum of 30 % of the financing must come from international sources (outside of Norway), and the production must document an international distribution agreement.

To qualify for a grant under the film incentives, the production must achieve at least the minimum required score in the Qualification test and meet the following criteria specified in the Legislation.

The Eastern Norway Film Commission works closely with the regional film fund Filminvest that covers the region.

Filminvest AS was established in 2016 as a merger between Filminvest Midt-Norge and Film3, with the aim of providing opportunities for production of feature films, drama-series and games in the Innlandet and Trøndelag counties. Right from the start the film fund has participated in developing and producing a number of projects with strong ties to the region. Filminvest is a member of Filmreg and Cine-Reggio.

Filminvest is a regional film fund that supports and invests in development and production of feature films, television drama and games. The projects must be associated with the region.

Filminvest AS receives approximately € 1 300 000 annually from the Ministry of Culture. This funding is allocated as non-recoupable grants to audiovisual productions with significant regional spending. International co-productions with a Norwegian minority producer are eligible to apply for funding.

Filminvest AS also have an investment fund of approximately € 2,5 million. The fund provides top financing, with a maximum investment per project of approximately € 200 000. Foreign producers must have a regional co-producer in order to be eligible for investments from Filminvest. The fund usually requests to recoup at 1st position, and the project must have a regional spend of minimum 160%. Filminvest is a regional film fund that supports and invests in development and production of feature films, television drama and games. The projects must be associated with the region.

Before applying for production funding, its recommended to contact Filminvest administration at fond@filminvest.no

• Foreign producers must have a co-production agreement with a regional producer, with some rights in the project, to be eligible for support and investments.
• Applications must be submitted by the regional co-producer.
• The Norwegian production company must have audiovisual production as its main purpose.

The fund offers various support and funding for audiovisual production an applicants are processed continuously. In the case of investments, the fund gives priority to commercially oriented projects with potential of a high audience turnout and economic returns.

• a project description
• budget and finance plan
• final manuscript
• an overview of regional spending
• number of days on location in the region and
• use of regional film workers and staff

In addition to the regional funding and the film incentive, there is a possibility to get co-production financing from the Norwegian Film Institute. This funding cannot be combined with the film incentives.

The Norwegian South Film Fund

Sørfond’s overall objective is to support film production in countries where film production is limited for political or economic reasons.
Sørfond is to help to reinforce film as a cultural expression, promote diversity and artistic integrity, and strengthen freedom of speech in such countries.
Sørfond is also to contribute to closer cooperation between the Norwegian and international film industries

Sørfond is administered by The Norwegian Film Institute, in co-operation with Oslo Festival Agency. Sørfond is funded by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.