Incentives
Filming in Greece
Greece offers a variety of compelling incentives to attract film and television productions, making it an ideal destination for filmmakers. Here are the key benefits:
Filming in Greece not only offers substantial financial incentives but also access to unique and varied locations.
The combination of financial benefits, ease of process, and the country’s natural beauty make Greece an attractive choice for both international and domestic productions. Additionally, the strong support from local authorities and organizations ensures a smooth and efficient filming experience.
For more detailed information and to start planning your production in Greece, visit the Hellenic Film Commission and EKOME.
Cash Rebate
Tax Incentives
Minimum Requirements
Simplified Process
1. Generous Cash Rebate Program
Greece provides a 40% cash rebate on eligible production costs incurred in the country. This lucrative incentive applies to feature films, TV series, documentaries, animation, and digital games. The rebate can be claimed for both production and post-production expenses. For high-budget productions with expenses over €8 million, the program allows the inclusion of non-resident labor invoices, with the total state subsidy capped at €12 million per project. Over 135 projects have already benefited from this program, attracting more than 70 international productions.
2. Attractive Tax Incentives
In addition to the cash rebate, Greece offers a 30% tax return for investors in audiovisual productions. This dual incentive structure significantly reduces the financial burden on productions, making Greece a financially attractive location. Recent amendments have further streamlined the tax incentive process, reducing the paperwork required and shortening the application deadline to just ten days before filming begins.
3. Lower Minimum Spending Requirements
The minimum eligible expenses for various types of productions have been adjusted to cater to a broader range of projects. For example, the minimum eligible spend for documentaries and animations has been reduced to €60,000, while for digital games it is €30,000. This adaptation makes Greece accessible to lower-budget productions as well.
4. Simplified Application Process
Greece has made the application process remarkably straightforward, reducing the required paperwork and shortening the application deadline to just ten days before the start of filming. This ensures a quick and efficient process for production companies, accommodating last-minute decisions often made by filmmakers.
1. Generous Cash Rebate Program
Greece provides a 40% cash rebate on eligible production costs incurred in the country. This lucrative incentive applies to feature films, TV series, documentaries, animation, and digital games. The rebate can be claimed for both production and post-production expenses. For high-budget productions with expenses over €8 million, the program allows the inclusion of non-resident labor invoices, with the total state subsidy capped at €12 million per project. Over 135 projects have already benefited from this program, attracting more than 70 international productions.
2. Attractive Tax Incentives
In addition to the cash rebate, Greece offers a 30% tax return for investors in audiovisual productions. This dual incentive structure significantly reduces the financial burden on productions, making Greece a financially attractive location. Recent amendments have further streamlined the tax incentive process, reducing the paperwork required and shortening the application deadline to just ten days before filming begins.
3. Lower Minimum Spending Requirements
The minimum eligible expenses for various types of productions have been adjusted to cater to a broader range of projects. For example, the minimum eligible spend for documentaries and animations has been reduced to €60,000, while for digital games it is €30,000. This adaptation makes Greece accessible to lower-budget productions as well.
4. Simplified Application Process
Greece has made the application process remarkably straightforward, reducing the required paperwork and shortening the application deadline to just ten days before the start of filming. This ensures a quick and efficient process for production companies, accommodating last-minute decisions often made by filmmakers.
Stunning Locations
Skilled Workforce
Location Scouting
5. Stunning and Diverse Filming Locations
Greece offers a wide array of breathtaking locations, from ancient ruins and medieval castles to picturesque islands and modern urban landscapes. This diversity provides a versatile backdrop for any genre of film or television series. The country’s unique combination of history, culture, and natural beauty is unparalleled.
6. Skilled Workforce and Modern Infrastructure
Greece boasts a highly skilled and experienced workforce in the film industry. Additionally, ongoing investments are being made to enhance infrastructure, including state-of-the-art soundstages and production facilities, particularly in Thessaloniki. This ensures that productions have access to top-tier resources and support.
7. Strategic Location Scouting Support
The Greek Film Centre (GFC) recently introduced a Location Scouting Support Program to assist filmmakers in finding the perfect locations for their projects. This program highlights Greece’s extensive variety of filming spots, ensuring that productions can fully utilize the country’s picturesque settings.
5. Stunning and Diverse Filming Locations
Greece offers a wide array of breathtaking locations, from ancient ruins and medieval castles to picturesque islands and modern urban landscapes. This diversity provides a versatile backdrop for any genre of film or television series. The country's unique combination of history, culture, and natural beauty is unparalleled.
6. Skilled Workforce and Modern Infrastructure
Greece boasts a highly skilled and experienced workforce in the film industry. Additionally, ongoing investments are being made to enhance infrastructure, including state-of-the-art soundstages and production facilities, particularly in Thessaloniki. This ensures that productions have access to top-tier resources and support.
7. Strategic Location Scouting Support
The Greek Film Centre (GFC) recently introduced a Location Scouting Support Program to assist filmmakers in finding the perfect locations for their projects. This program highlights Greece’s extensive variety of filming spots, ensuring that productions can fully utilize the country's picturesque settings.
Partner with Showtime Productions
Showtime Productions provides unparalleled support to filmmakers, offering state-of-the-art facilities, expert local knowledge, and a network of skilled professionals. Partnering with us ensures a seamless production process, leveraging Greece's incentives and stunning locations to bring your vision to life. Our comprehensive services include everything from location scouting to post-production, ensuring that your project is handled with the utmost care and professionalism.
Contact Showtime Productions
Showtime Productions can help you navigate through these procedures smoothly. Contact us today to learn more and start planning your production in Greece:
Showtime Productions
Syggrou 310 & Spartis 1, Kallithea, 176 73 Athens, Greece
Phone: +30 211 215 2488
Email: info@showtimeproductions.gr