CASH REBATE
SPCine Cash Rebate (Sao Paulo)
SPCine / City and State of Sao Paulo
Last verified 5 Apr 2026 · 14 days ago
20–30%
Cap per project
R$16M
Min qualifying spend
R$10M
Max public funding
40%
Payment timing
8 months
Reliability
Fair
Bankability
Not bankable
Rate conditions
↑ 30%Meeting additional value criteria including affirmative action policies and sustainable filming practices
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
feature filmtv seriesanimation
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.
● Co-production eligible● Service work eligible● Cultural test required
Upcoming deadlines
17 Oct 2026Registration reopening for Module 1
Source: SPCine / City and State of Sao Paulo · verified 5 Apr 2026