Filminsentivordningen

The Norwegian Film Production Incentive ("Filminsentivordningen") grants a refund of approved production costs spent in Norway to international films and series produced entirely or partly in Norway. The page states: "The film production incentive grants return on costs spent in Norway to international films and series produced entirely or partly in Norway. The incentive is aimed at Norwegian and foreign productions."

Applicants may apply for a refund of up to 25 % of approved production costs related to the production in Norway. The incentive applies to fiction film, documentary films and series, and drama series. Animated films, studio productions and post-production are also covered. You may apply with more than one season of a series provided that each season is submitted in a separate application. Approved costs are costs arising in Norway and paid to taxpayers in Norway; costs arising before the Norwegian Film Institute confirms receipt of the application do not qualify.

The main production company, or any person authorised by the company, may apply. The production must have a total production budget of at least NOK 25 million for feature films, NOK 10 million for documentary films, NOK 10 million per episode for drama series, or NOK 5 million per episode for documentary series. The production must show a minimum spend of approved costs in Norway of NOK 4 million, and must have at least 30 % international financing at time of application, as well as an international distribution agreement.

An audio-visual production company must be established and registered in the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises as a limited liability company, set up specifically for the production in question. The production must achieve the minimum required score in the qualification test as per appendix 1 of the Regulation. Applications are ranked by an evaluation model; processing time is normally 6–8 weeks. The application deadline shown on the page is 25 November 2026 at 12:00 (CET), with the application form opening five months before the deadline.