CASH REBATE
Czech Production Incentive (Cash Rebate)
Czech Audiovisual Fund (CAF)
Last verified 5 Apr 2026 · 14 days ago
25–35%
Min qualifying spend
CZK 15M
Max public funding
50%
Payment timing
8 months
Reliability
Good
Bankability
Bankable
Rate conditions
↑ 35%Animation projects
↑ 35%Digital production
Funding tracks
Live-action
Feature films, fictional series, documentary
25%
Animation
Animated films and series
35%
Territorial spend requirement
Must use Czech service production company and spend on Czech goods/services
Overview
Czech cash rebate programme offering 25-35% refund on eligible costs spent on audiovisual production in the Czech Republic. The rebate is paid after production completion through the Czech Audiovisual Fund.
Eligible formats
feature filmtv seriesdocumentary
Eligibility
Must pass cultural test, meet minimum runtime and spend requirements. Requires Czech service production company to apply. Production must commence within 6 months of approval.
● Co-production eligible● Service work eligible● Cultural test required● VFX eligible● Stackable
Programme contacts
- Pavla Mrázková— Production Incentives Departmentpavla.mrazkova@fondkinematografie.cz
Source: Czech Audiovisual Fund (CAF) · verified 5 Apr 2026