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Cash rebateSource: Film Fiji· Last verified 2026-06-09
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Estimated incentive
Researched
FJD 825,000
68.8% of total budget · 75% of qualified spend
Total budget
FJD 1,200,000
Qualified spend
FJD 1,100,000
Base credit
FJD 825,000
Uplift
FJD 0
Line-by-line — why each number is what it is
Director · FJD 150,000FJD 112,500
75% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 75% on FJD 150,000
Lead cast · FJD 250,000FJD 187,500
75% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 75% on FJD 250,000
Local crew · FJD 400,000FJD 300,000
75% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 75% on FJD 400,000
Camera & grip rental · FJD 180,000FJD 135,000
75% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 75% on FJD 180,000
Locations & stage · FJD 120,000FJD 90,000
75% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 75% on FJD 120,000
Post (out of state) · FJD 100,000—
Does not match this program's qualifying-spend definition.
From credit to cash

A direct payment from the state after a CPA audit and compliance sign-off. There's no buyer or broker — the headline figure is the cash, paid on the state's timeline.

Gross rebate/grantFJD 825,000
Paid after auditFJD 825,000

Typical timing: ~9 months after audit/filing.

  • • Minimum Fiji expenditure applies; the rebate is capped per project.
  • • Researched estimate — confirm exact rates, caps, and qualifying-spend rules with the film office before relying on these numbers.
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This is an estimate, not advice.

Every number here is an estimate generated from published program rules and your inputs. Programs change with each legislative session, and qualification depends on details a calculator can't see. This is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Before you make a financing decision, confirm everything with the state film office and a qualified CPA and entertainment attorney.