Slovenia 🇸🇮

Slovenia offers a 25% cash rebate to attract international film and television productions. Below is a detailed breakdown of the incentives:

1. Slovenia Filming Incentives - Cash Rebate Program

Cash Rebate:

A 25% rebate on qualifying production expenditures incurred within Slovenia.

2. Film Incentives Breakdown

Rebate Percentage:

• 25% of eligible expenses.

Eligible Productions:

• Feature films.
• Documentaries.
• TV dramas.
• Animations.

Ineligible Productions:

• Commercials.
• Reality TV.
• Game shows.
• Soaps.

Minimum Expenditure Requirements:

• No minimum spending requirement.

Rebate Cap:

• No cap specified.

3. Filming Incentives Terms and Conditions

Cultural Test:

• Projects must pass a cultural test assessing elements related to Slovenian or European culture, heritage, and territory.

Eligible Expenses:

• Costs incurred in Slovenia directly related to pre-production, production, and post-production.
• Payments to individuals and legal entities registered under Slovenian law.

Application Timing:

• Applications must be submitted at least one day before the start of shooting (or producing, in the case of animated films) in Slovenia.

4. Governing Body for the Incentive

Slovenian Film Centre:

• Administers the cash rebate program, overseeing applications, evaluations, and disbursements.

5. Filming Incentive Application Process

1. Registration:

• Applicants must be a Slovenian producer, co-producer, or production service provider that has produced or provided production services for at least one publicly shown audiovisual work within the last three years.

2. Application Submission:

• Submit a complete application to the Slovenian Film Centre at least one day before shooting commences.
• Include necessary documentation such as:
  • The script.
  • Production schedule.
  • Financing plan.
  • Cultural test.

3. Evaluation:

• The Slovenian Film Centre evaluates applications based on eligibility criteria and the cultural test.

4. Approval and Contract:

• Upon approval, enter into a contract with the Slovenian Film Centre outlining the terms of the rebate.

5. Production and Expenditure Tracking:

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

6. Rebate Claim:

• After production, submit the necessary documentation to claim the rebate.
• The Slovenian Film Centre processes the claim and disburses the funds accordingly.

For detailed guidelines and application forms, consult the official Slovenian Film Centre website or contact them directly for assistance.