Romania Film Cash Rebate: 30-35% Guide

What Is Romania's Film Cash Rebate?

Romania offers a competitive cash rebate of 30-35% on qualifying production expenditure, administered by the Romanian Film Office (OFIC) under the National Centre of Cinematography. The program has positioned Romania as one of Eastern Europe's most attractive filming destinations, combining strong financial incentives with low production costs and diverse locations.

How Much Can You Receive?

The rebate provides 30% on below-the-line expenditure incurred in Romania for most qualifying productions. Certain productions meeting additional cultural or co-production criteria can access the enhanced 35% rate. The minimum qualifying expenditure is EUR 100,000.

Standard rate: 30% cash rebate on eligible Romanian expenditure
Enhanced rate: 35% for qualifying co-productions and cultural projects
Minimum spend: EUR 100,000
Payment: Cash rebate paid after completion and audit

What Productions Are Eligible?

Feature films (theatrical and streaming)
Television series and miniseries
Documentaries
Animation projects
Co-productions with European and international partners

How Do You Apply for Romania's Rebate?

Applications are submitted to OFIC before principal photography begins in Romania. The process involves registering the project, submitting a budget breakdown showing eligible Romanian expenditure, and receiving preliminary approval. Final payment is released after the production completes an independent audit of qualifying spend.

Why Productions Choose Romania

Bucharest studios. Castel Film Studios and Bucharest Film Studios offer large soundstages and backlot facilities used for major international productions.

Low production costs. Romanian crew rates and local costs are among the lowest in the EU, significantly stretching production budgets beyond the rebate value.

Diverse locations. Transylvanian castles, Carpathian mountains, Black Sea coastline, medieval towns, and modern Bucharest provide wide-ranging visual options.

Skilled workforce. Growing pool of experienced crew from productions like Wednesday, The Nun, and Tenet.