The Film Estonia production incentive supports the production of feature films, feature
documentaries, animation films, animation series,
high-end TV-drama and the post-production of all beforementioned works.
An application can be made for international production service or
co-production to receive a cash rebate up to 30% on eligible production costs.
by amount of the Estonian production costs that are
both eligible and directly spent on parties that are
subject to Estonian taxation, multiplied by 20%,
25% or 30%.
| The level of support | 20% | 25% | 30% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feature film | 1,000,000 | 200,000 | 400,000 | 500,000 |
| Full-lenght animation film | 2,000,000 | 100,000 | 200,000 | 300,000 |
| Short animation film | 250,000 | 70,000 | 100,000 | 150,000 |
| Animation series (the series in total) | 500,000 | 70,000 | 100,000 | 150,000 |
| 1 episode of television series | 200,000 | 70,000 | 100,000 | 150,000 |
| Documentary film | 200,000 | 70,000 | 100,000 | 150,000 |
| THE LEVEL OF SUPPORT | 20% | 25% | 30% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feature film | 1,000,000 | 30,000 | 50,000 | 80,000 |
| Full-length animation film | 2,000,000 | 30,000 | 50,000 | 80,000 |
| Short animation film | 250,000 | 30,000 | 50,000 | 80,000 |
| Animation series (the series in total) | 500,000 | 30,000 | 50,000 | 80,000 |
| 1 episode of television series | 200,000 | 30,000 | 50,000 | 80,000 |
| Documentary film | 200,000 | 30,000 | 50,000 | 80,000 |
The report on costs is audited within 30 days of the submission by the applicant of the documents. The payment is made within 10 days of the date of approval of the report.
Aside the national Cash Rebate, Estonia has two regional film funds: