ICA – Selective Production Support
Key questions
How much does ICA – Selective Production Support pay?
ICA – Selective Production Support is a selective fund decided case by case. Minimum qualifying spend is €500K. Public funding is limited to 30% of the budget. It is not bankable.
Who is eligible for ICA – Selective Production Support?
ICA – Selective Production Support is open to animation and short films. Eligible structures include official co-productions and service productions shooting in the territory. Projects must pass a cultural test. Selective funding available for feature films, short films, documentaries, animation, minority coproductions and coproductions with Portuguese speaking countries.
When is the next ICA – Selective Production Support deadline?
The next ICA – Selective Production Support deadline is 9 Nov 2026 (application deadline). The fund runs 4 sessions a year.
How do you apply for ICA – Selective Production Support?
Applications for ICA – Selective Production Support go to ICA (Instituto do Cinema e do Audiovisual) through its online application portal. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.
Territorial spend requirement
Indexed to production expenditure in Portuguese territory
Overview
ICA operates selective production support schemes for film and TV projects, with over 90% of film production funding awarded on a selective basis.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
Selective funding available for feature films, short films, documentaries, animation, minority coproductions and coproductions with Portuguese speaking countries. Emphasis on supporting first/second films by new directors.