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GrantSource: BKM· Last verified 2026-06-07
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Estimated incentive
Researched
€288,000
24% of total budget · 30% of qualified spend
Total budget
€1,200,000
Qualified spend
€960,000
Base credit
€288,000
Uplift
€0
Line-by-line — why each number is what it is
Director · €150,000€39,273
30% grant on approved German spend · 30% on €130,909 — Grant base limited to 80% of total production cost: qualified spend trimmed to the cap (87.27% of original).
Lead cast · €250,000€65,455
30% grant on approved German spend · 30% on €218,182 — Grant base limited to 80% of total production cost: qualified spend trimmed to the cap (87.27% of original).
Local crew · €400,000€104,727
30% grant on approved German spend · 30% on €349,091 — Grant base limited to 80% of total production cost: qualified spend trimmed to the cap (87.27% of original).
Camera & grip rental · €180,000€47,127
30% grant on approved German spend · 30% on €157,091 — Grant base limited to 80% of total production cost: qualified spend trimmed to the cap (87.27% of original).
Locations & stage · €120,000€31,418
30% grant on approved German spend · 30% on €104,727 — Grant base limited to 80% of total production cost: qualified spend trimmed to the cap (87.27% of original).
Post (out of state) · €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/grant€288,000
Paid after audit€288,000

Typical timing: ~6 months after audit/filing.

  • • 30% applies to approved German production costs (minimums vary by format, ~€1M for a feature).
  • • These are selective grants from a CAPPED fund — approval depends on budget availability, not just eligibility.
  • • A standalone ~30% tax-incentive model is planned under the FFG reform but is not yet law as of mid-2026.
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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.