National Film Centre (NKC) Cash Rebate
Key questions
How much does National Film Centre (NKC) Cash Rebate pay?
National Film Centre (NKC) Cash Rebate pays 25–30% of eligible local spend in Latvia, capped at €15.2M per project. Minimum qualifying spend is €142K. Public funding is limited to 50% of the budget. Lenders cash-flow it selectively.
Who is eligible for National Film Centre (NKC) Cash Rebate?
National Film Centre (NKC) Cash Rebate is open to feature films, TV series, animation and short films. Eligible structures include official co-productions and service productions shooting in the territory.
When is the next National Film Centre (NKC) Cash Rebate deadline?
The next National Film Centre (NKC) Cash Rebate deadline is 30 Nov 2026 (application deadline). The fund runs 2 sessions a year.
How do you apply for National Film Centre (NKC) Cash Rebate?
Applications for National Film Centre (NKC) Cash Rebate go to NKC Latvia (National Film Centre) / Ministry of Culture. Payment usually follows about 8 months after completion. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.
Territorial spend requirement
Must use services of individuals or legal entities established in Latvia
Overview
National Film Centre (NKC) Cash Rebate provides a cash rebate for eligible film and audiovisual production.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
Agreement with local production company required, must be filmed fully or partially in Latvia, must use services of Latvian individuals or legal entities, foreign producer must have at least 50% of total filming costs available, filming must not start before application submission.
Upcoming deadlines
Programme contacts
- Lita Gavarelita.gavare@liaa.gov.lv