Georgiahas recently launched a new incentive, which offers 20-25% cash rebate ofqualifying film production expenditure in Georgia.

 

Theprogram offers 20% of reimbursement of the minimum 300,000 GEL spent for Short,Documentary, Reality Show, TV commercial, and music Videos.

 

ForFeature-length films reimbursement of 20% is minimum 500,000 Gel. In addition2-5% can be applied if the final product includes promotional elements ofGeorgia and meets the so-called “Cultural test”.

           

EligibilityCriteria:

 

-       Open for legal entitiesregistered in Georgia

-   Open to applications forfeature film, TV film, TV series or mini-series (pilot episodes are eligible),animation, documentary films, commercial, reality show, music video.

-       At least 50% of the totalproduction budget should be in place upon application

-       Rebateable expenses must bedirectly related to the filmmaking process.

-       Production in Georgia must becompleted within 24 months after acceptance to the rebate program.