An application can only be filed by a production company based, for at least two years prior to the application, in The Netherlands. We have a lot of experience filing applications for The Netherlands Production Incentive and we will take care of the whole procedure. Of course in full cooperation with the commissioning company.

The scheme is open to applications for feature films with a minimum production budget of €1.000.000 and to high-end TV drama series with a minimum of €12.000 per min., for documentary series with a minimum of €4,000 per min., long form drama (25+ min.) for children with a minimum of €8.000 per min., short form drama (10-25 min.) for children with a minimum of €10.000 per min. and single episodes with a minimum of €1 million. In order to apply, projects need to have at least €150.000 of qualifying Dutch spend.

The amount of the grant is determined by the production costs that are both eligible and demonstrably and directly spent on parties that are subject to Dutch taxation, multiplied by 35%. For international film (co)productions a cash rebate of 35% can be obtained if at least 75% of the digital production costs are spent on parties subject to Dutch taxation. A 35% cash rebate can also be obtained if no other Dutch state aid is part of the financing of the film production.

A distribution guarantee for theatrical release in The Netherlands with a 12 week window, or in case of a minority coproduction, a distribution guarantee for a non-theatrical release in The Netherlands, if a theatrical release in the country of origin is guaranteed. For high-end TV series, a distribution guarantee by a Dutch broadcaster or VoD platform, publicly accessible in The Netherlands. At least 50% of the production budget should be in place upon application. The project needs to be 100% financed by at least two different financiers within 6 months after the decision of the Fund, which will follow 2 months after the application. Principal photography cannot start before 100% of the funding is in place.