Polish Film Institute Claimed

The Polish Film Institute (PFI) offers 30% cash rebate on qualified Polish spendings. The support covers co-productions and services provided for foreign productions of full-length featured, animated and documentary films as well as series.

Funds come directly from the state budget and PFI is the sole operator of the programme. The annual incentive budget is PLN 108 000 000 (approx. EUR 24 000 000* / USD 27 000 000*), 10% of which is reserved for animated productions.

REQUIREMENTS:
- the support is granted in the amount of 30% of the Polish eligible costs
- the costs should be incurred in Poland and services should be purchased from Polish companies
- the costs eligible for a refund include expenses related to (among others) the production and its preparation, rental of equipment and purchase of services, payment of fees and remuneration for filmmakers and crew
- the scheme is automatic (first come first served basis), starting on January 1st each year
- cultural test applies
- max. PLN 15 000 000 (approx. EUR 3 333 000* / USD 3 750 000*) per project
- max. PLN 20 000 000 (approx. EUR 4 444 000* / USD 5 000 000*) per applicant
- minimum spending thresholds apply
- to apply for a refund you must have a Polish partner onboard or an office/branch registered in Poland
- at least 75% of the total project financing must be confirmed at the moment of application
- the application shall be submitted no sooner than 12 months prior to the start of the works covered by the PFI reimbursement and no later than before the start of those works

* exchange rates may be subject to change