Today 7 July National Film Centre of Latvia announced a tender for co-financing foreign film productions. Up to 25% of eligible film related expenditure can be obtained by the tender winner as cash rebate when filming is completed.
The total budget of the programme is approximately EUR 500, 000 (LVL 300 000) this year however gradual increase of financial support is planned in the following years. This financial instrument is approved by European Commission.
To apply for a tender, a cooperation agreement between the local co-production partner and the foreign film production company has to be signed. Cash rebate of the total eligible expenses might be obtained if:
- A film is either completely or partially shot in Latvia,
- Film production services provided by natural or legal person registered in Latvia are used,
- The total budget of the film is at least EUR 700 000 (LVL 500 000) for full-length features or animations and at least EUR 140 000 (LVL 100 000) - for documentaries.
The exact amount of expenses will be determined and any payments will be made only after implementation of the film project.
The deadline for the submissions is July 26.
Contact:
Ilze Gailīte Holmberg
Director
National Film Centre
Tel: +371 6735 8870
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