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:
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Strengthen Denmark’s role as a global cultural and storytelling hub.
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Boost associated economic activity, benefiting sectors from hospitality to set construction.
Rebate Details & Eligibility
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A 25 % refund on qualifying in-country expenses.
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Minimum total budgets:
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Feature films: 25 million DKK
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Documentaries: 4 million DKK
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Drama series: 15 million DKK (150,000 DKK per minute minimum)
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Animation: 6.5 million DKK
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Eligible in-country spend thresholds:
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Film/series/animation: minimum 3 million DKK
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Documentary: minimum 1 million DKK
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Per-production cap: 20 million DKK.
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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:
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Danish filming days and locations
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Use of Danish or EEA cast and crew
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Domestic budget expenditure
Separate criteria apply for live-action, animation, and documentaries.
Financial Safeguards & Producer Requirements
To qualify:
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At least 25 % of total budget must come from non-Danish (foreign) finance
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A minimum of 70 % of funding must be confirmed upon application
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Lead producers must have prior experience with widely distributed similar productions
Implementation & Impact
Funding allocation:
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100 million DKK for film, series, and documentaries
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25 million DKK reserved for animation
Denmark’s historic cities, dramatic coastlines, and artistic talent are positioned to gain global attention through this initiative.

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