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Norwegian Film Production Incentive

Norwegian Film Institute (NFI)
Last verified 5 Apr 2026 · 197 days ago
25%
Min qualifying spend
NOK 4M
Sessions/year
1
Payment timing
8 months
Reliability
Good
Bankability
Bankable

Key questions

How much does Norwegian Film Production Incentive pay?

Norwegian Film Production Incentive pays 25% of eligible local spend in Norway. Minimum qualifying spend is NOK 4M. It is bankable, so lenders will typically cash-flow it.

Who is eligible for Norwegian Film Production Incentive?

Norwegian Film Production Incentive is open to feature films, TV series and documentaries. Eligible structures include official co-productions and service productions shooting in the territory. Projects must pass a cultural test. Main producer must have produced at least one film/series in previous 5 years with public screening.

When is the next Norwegian Film Production Incentive deadline?

Norwegian Film Production Incentive runs 1 application sessions a year; the next date has not been published yet.

How do you apply for Norwegian Film Production Incentive?

Applications for Norwegian Film Production Incentive go to Norwegian Film Institute (NFI) through its online application portal. Payment usually follows about 8 months after completion. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.

Rate conditions

↑ 25%If more than 80% of total production costs arise in Norway

Territorial spend requirement

Approved costs are costs which arise in Norway and are paid to taxpayers in Norway

Min €4,000,000 in territory

Overview

NFI promotes audiovisual stories and experiences

Eligible formats

feature filmtv seriesdocumentary

Eligibility

Main producer must have produced at least one film/series in previous 5 years with public screening. Requires at least 30% international financing, international distribution agreement, Norwegian production company, and minimum qualifying score in cultural test.

● Co-production eligible● Service work eligible● Cultural test required● VFX eligible

Programme contacts

  • Tina Beate Goa Fagerheim— Production Adviser
Source: Norwegian Film Institute (NFI) · verified 5 Apr 2026