Iceland Film Reimbursement

How Iceland's Film Reimbursement Works

Iceland provides a cash reimbursement of 25% of production costs incurred in the country, with an enhanced rate of 35% for productions filming outside the greater Reykjavik capital area. The program is administered by the Ministry of Industries and Innovation through Film in Iceland.

Reimbursement Rates

• 25%: Base reimbursement on all qualifying Icelandic production costs
• 35%: Enhanced rate for production work carried out outside the greater Reykjavik area

The minimum qualifying expenditure is ISK 50 million (approximately $350,000). The reimbursement is paid after production wraps and an audit is completed, typically within 60-90 days of submitting final documentation.

Eligible Expenditure

• Wages for Icelandic crew members
• Accommodation and per diem costs in Iceland
• Equipment rental from Icelandic companies
• Location fees and permits
• Post-production services performed in Iceland

Why Productions Choose Iceland

Otherworldly landscapes. Glaciers, volcanic black sand beaches, geothermal springs, waterfalls, and lava fields offer locations found nowhere else on Earth. Productions like Game of Thrones, Interstellar, and Rogue One have all filmed here.

Midnight sun. During summer months, Iceland receives up to 24 hours of daylight, enabling extremely long shooting days.

Experienced crews. Despite its small population, Iceland has a well-trained production workforce accustomed to working with major international productions.

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Iceland Film Reimbursement: Key Facts

• Base rate: 25% reimbursement
• Enhanced rate: 35% outside Reykjavik area
• Min spend: ISK 50M (~$350K)
• Credit type: Cash reimbursement
• Official resource: Film in Iceland