Incentive Scheme for Foreign Film Production
Key questions
How much does Incentive Scheme for Foreign Film Production pay?
Incentive Scheme for Foreign Film Production pays 30–40% of eligible local spend in India. Minimum qualifying spend is ₹300M. Lenders cash-flow it selectively.
Who is eligible for Incentive Scheme for Foreign Film Production?
Incentive Scheme for Foreign Film Production is open to feature films, TV series and animation. Eligible structures include official co-productions and service productions shooting in the territory. Must have MIB or MEA shooting permission granted after April 1, 2022.
When is the next Incentive Scheme for Foreign Film Production deadline?
Incentive Scheme for Foreign Film Production accepts applications on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed deadline; decisions are taken in 10 sessions a year.
How do you apply for Incentive Scheme for Foreign Film Production?
Applications for Incentive Scheme for Foreign Film Production go to FFO / NFDC / Ministry of Information and Broadcasting through its online application portal. Payment usually follows about 8 months after completion. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.
Rate conditions
Funding tracks
Territorial spend requirement
All qualifying expenditure must be for goods/services sourced or provided in India
Overview
India’s Incentive Scheme 2024: A Legal and Strategic Analysis for International Productions by Anushree Rauta (Equity Partner, Head of Media and
Eligible formats
Eligibility
Must have MIB or MEA shooting permission granted after April 1, 2022. Majority funding must come from financial backers with main office outside India. One application per project per applicant.