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Argentina offers various film incentives to attract international productions, primarily through regional programs and support from the National Institute of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts (INCAA).

Below is an overview of these incentives:

Argentina Film Incentive Program

Cash Rebates:

Certain regions, notably Buenos Aires and Río Negro, provide cash rebate programs to encourage film and television productions.

Cash Rebate Incentive Breakdown

Buenos Aires Cash Rebate (BA Cash Rebate)

Rebate Percentage:

20% of eligible expenses incurred in Buenos Aires.

Maximum Rebate:

Up to ARS 75 million (approximately USD 600,000) per project.

Eligibility:

National productions with international investment, including feature films and fiction series.

Requirements:

Minimum of four days of shooting in Buenos Aires.

Application Period:

Open calls are announced periodically; the first call was in October 2022.

Río Negro Cash Rebate

Rebate Percentage:

Specific details on the rebate percentage are not provided in the available sources.

Eligibility:

International productions filming in the province of Río Negro.

Requirements:

Projects must meet criteria set by the provincial authorities.

Application Process:

Interested parties should contact the Río Negro Film Commission for detailed information.

Argentina Cash Rebate Terms and Conditions

Eligible Expenses

Costs directly related to pre-production, production, and post-production activities carried out within the respective regions. Payments to local individuals and entities for services such as location fees, equipment hire, crew wages, and accommodation.

Applicant Eligibility

International production companies partnering with local Argentine production or service companies legally constituted in the country. Projects must contribute to the visibility and promotion of the region as an audiovisual hub.

Cultural Test

Projects are evaluated based on their cultural content, economic impact, and engagement of local resources.

Cash Rebate Governing Body for the Incentive

Buenos Aires Film Commission (BAFC)

Administers the BA Cash Rebate program, overseeing applications, evaluations, and disbursements.

Río Negro Film Commission

Manages the cash rebate program in the province of Río Negro, providing guidance and support to international productions.

Cash Rebate Application Process

Application Submission:

Submit a complete application to the respective film commission before commencing production. Include necessary documentation such as the script, production schedule, financing plan, and a detailed projection of the local budget.

Evaluation:

The film commission evaluates applications based on eligibility criteria and the cultural test.

Approval and Contract:

Upon approval, enter into an agreement outlining the terms of the rebate.

Production and Expenditure Tracking:

Proceed with production, ensuring all eligible expenditures are properly documented and comply with the program’s requirements.

Rebate Claim:

After production, submit the necessary documentation, including audited accounts, to claim the rebate.

The film commission processes the claim and disburses the funds accordingly.

For detailed guidelines and application forms, consult the official websites of the Buenos Aires Film Commission and the Río Negro Film Commission or contact them directly for assistance.