SPCine Cash Rebate (Sao Paulo)
Key questions
How much does SPCine Cash Rebate (Sao Paulo) pay?
SPCine Cash Rebate (Sao Paulo) pays 20–30% of eligible local spend in Brazil, capped at R$16M per project. Minimum qualifying spend is R$10M. Public funding is limited to 40% of the budget. It is not bankable.
Who is eligible for SPCine Cash Rebate (Sao Paulo)?
SPCine Cash Rebate (Sao Paulo) is open to feature films, TV series and animation with a territorial link to SPCine. Eligible structures include official co-productions and service productions shooting in the territory. Projects must pass a cultural test. International productions or co-productions where Brazilian financing does not exceed 40% of budget and at least 50% is in non-Portuguese language.
When is the next SPCine Cash Rebate (Sao Paulo) deadline?
SPCine Cash Rebate (Sao Paulo) accepts applications on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed deadline.
How do you apply for SPCine Cash Rebate (Sao Paulo)?
Applications for SPCine Cash Rebate (Sao Paulo) go to SPCine / City and State of Sao Paulo through its online application portal. Payment usually follows about 8 months after completion. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.
Rate conditions
Territorial spend requirement
20% minimum in other São Paulo municipalities, 60% minimum in São Paulo capital
Overview
A cash rebate programme that reimburses 20-30% of eligible expenses for international productions or co-productions filmed in São Paulo city and state, aimed at attracting foreign investment and promoting the region internationally.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
International productions or co-productions where Brazilian financing does not exceed 40% of budget and at least 50% is in non-Portuguese language. At least 2/3 of technical and artistic crew must be Brazilian and registered with ANCINE. At least 20% of expenses must be in other São Paulo state municipalities besides the capital, and at least 60% in the capital.