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Cash rebateSource: Norwegian Film Institute· Last verified 2026-06-09
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Estimated incentive
Researched
NOK 275,000
22.9% of total budget · 25% of qualified spend
Total budget
NOK 1,200,000
Qualified spend
NOK 1,100,000
Base credit
NOK 275,000
Uplift
NOK 0
Line-by-line — why each number is what it is
Director · NOK 150,000NOK 37,500
25% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 25% on NOK 150,000
Lead cast · NOK 250,000NOK 62,500
25% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 25% on NOK 250,000
Local crew · NOK 400,000NOK 100,000
25% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 25% on NOK 400,000
Camera & grip rental · NOK 180,000NOK 45,000
25% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 25% on NOK 180,000
Locations & stage · NOK 120,000NOK 30,000
25% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 25% on NOK 120,000
Post (out of state) · NOK 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/grantNOK 275,000
Paid after auditNOK 275,000

Typical timing: ~9 months after audit/filing.

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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.