TRIP — Tax Rebate for International Productions
Key questions
How much does TRIP — Tax Rebate for International Productions pay?
TRIP — Tax Rebate for International Productions pays 30–40% of eligible local spend in France, capped at €30M per project. Minimum qualifying spend is €250K. Public funding is limited to 80% of the budget. It is bankable, so lenders will typically cash-flow it.
Who is eligible for TRIP — Tax Rebate for International Productions?
TRIP — Tax Rebate for International Productions is open to feature films and animation. Eligible structures include official co-productions and service productions shooting in the territory. Projects must pass a cultural test. Projects must incur €250,000 or 50% of world budget in French expenditures, have at least 5 days of shooting in France for live action works, and pass a cultural test related to French culture, heritage and territory.
When is the next TRIP — Tax Rebate for International Productions deadline?
TRIP — Tax Rebate for International Productions accepts applications on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed deadline.
How do you apply for TRIP — Tax Rebate for International Productions?
Applications for TRIP — Tax Rebate for International Productions go to CNC (Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée). Payment usually follows about 8 months after completion. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 3 Apr 2026.
Rate conditions
Overview
A cash rebate for foreign-initiated productions shooting part of their film in France through a French production services company. One of Europe's most competitive international incentives.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
Projects must incur €250,000 or 50% of world budget in French expenditures, have at least 5 days of shooting in France for live action works, and pass a cultural test related to French culture, heritage and territory.