Vienna Film Incentive
Key questions
How much does Vienna Film Incentive pay?
Vienna Film Incentive pays 30% of eligible local spend in Austria, capped at €400K per project. Public funding is limited to 50% of the budget. It is not bankable.
Who is eligible for Vienna Film Incentive?
Vienna Film Incentive is open to feature films and TV series with a territorial link to Vienna. Eligible structures include official co-productions and service productions shooting in the territory. International fiction and non-fiction productions with minimum 45 minutes running time, at least 2 full days of filming in Vienna, intended for international distribution.
When is the next Vienna Film Incentive deadline?
Vienna Film Incentive runs 1 application sessions a year; the next date has not been published yet.
How do you apply for Vienna Film Incentive?
Applications for Vienna Film Incentive go to Vienna Tourist Board / City of Vienna through its online application portal. Payment usually follows about 8 months after completion. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.
Territorial spend requirement
Productions must carry out at least two full days of actual filming in Vienna
Overview
Vienna supports international film productions with the Vienna Film Incentive.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
International fiction and non-fiction productions with minimum 45 minutes running time, at least 2 full days of filming in Vienna, intended for international distribution. Applications must be submitted at least 2 weeks before filming starts.