Overview

Denmark will introduce a 25 % rebate on eligible production costs starting in 2026. With an annual budget of €17 million (approx. 127 million DKK), the initiative aims to attract international productions and support significant Danish creative projects.

Objectives

The scheme targets two primary goals:

1. Strengthen Denmark’s role as a global cultural and storytelling hub.

2. Boost associated economic activity, benefiting sectors from hospitality to set construction.

Rebate Details & Eligibility

• A 25 % refund on qualifying in-country expenses.

• Minimum total budgets:

  • Feature films: 25 million DKK

  • Documentaries: 4 million DKK

  • Drama series: 15 million DKK (150,000 DKK per minute minimum)

  • Animation: 6.5 million DKK

• Eligible in-country spend thresholds:

  • Film/series/animation: minimum 3 million DKK

  • Documentary: minimum 1 million DKK

• Per-production cap: 20 million DKK.

• Animation allocation: 25 million DKK of the total 125 million DKK set aside exclusively for this sector.

Selection Process

The Slots- og Kulturstyrelsen will administer two application rounds annually under EU state-aid regulations. Projects are evaluated through a point-based cultural and production test that favors:

• Danish filming days and locations

• Use of Danish or EEA cast and crew

• Domestic budget expenditure
  Separate criteria apply for live-action, animation, and documentaries.

Financial Safeguards & Producer Requirements

To qualify:

• At least 25 % of total budget must come from non-Danish (foreign) finance

• A minimum of 70 % of funding must be confirmed upon application

• Lead producers must have prior experience with widely distributed similar productions

Implementation & Impact

Funding allocation:

• 100 million DKK for film, series, and documentaries

• 25 million DKK reserved for animation
  Denmark’s historic cities, dramatic coastlines, and artistic talent are positioned to gain global attention through this initiative.