About the Grant
About the Grant
Thailand’s robust film grants have paved the way for exciting blockbuster films shot and produced in Thailand. The country itself stands at the epicenter of Southeast Asia’s film industry, producing a myriad of web series, TV series, documentaries, and feature films for worldwide audiences. Thailand offers countless filming opportunities all over the country whether filmmakers are looking at mountains, forests, lowlands, grasslands, beaches, or more, Thailand has the necessary biomes for international filmmakers. With hundreds of stellar production houses housing the latest tools and technologies, the Thai crew is prepared and ready to assist you in producing stellar films upon request.
Thailand supplies several grants to help international filmmakers to get started. Below is a list of all government-approved grants available in the country.
Government Grant
Thai Film Fund
Department of Cultural Promotion, managed by the Ministry of Culture, provides financial support to Thai filmmakers for the development, production, and promotion of their films. This type of grant is limited to Thai nationals and Thai co-productions.
The fund supplies the following grant types:
- Production grants
- Development grants
- Marketing and promotional grants for local and international festivals
Film Production Tax Incentive
Managed by the Thailand Film Office, this grant offers attractive rebates on eligible production costs for foreign productions shooting in the country. Thailand supplies a cash rebate of up to 30% plus additional incentives when certain conditions are met.
- Gain an extra 5% on top by employing Thai nationals in key team positions
- Gain an extra 5% on productions promoting tourism, Soft Power, and show Thailand in a positive light
- Gain an extra 3% on productions filmed in designated provinces as listed by the Thailand Film Office
- Gain an extra 3% on productions that complete post-production in Thailand
There is no cap, no cultural test required. Filmmakers will get their filming permit in just 10 days.
Thailand Co-Production Fund
Managed by the Thailand Film Office, this fund supports international co-productions between Thai filmmakers and international counterparts. This fund aims to foster positive collaborations which benefit both local and international film industries. The fund provides financial support and other production incentives.
ASEAN Co-Production Fund
Managed by the ASEAN Secretariat and affiliated organizations. This fund supports films that involve multiple ASEAN countries and promotes cross-border cooperation within Southeast Asia.
Private Grant
Thailand provides an excellent array of world-class producers and crewmembers who’ve assisted with countless international productions. There are companies in Thailand that provide subsidies for film production, assisting international crews in saving money and achieving economic stability.
Film subsidies in Thailand fall under the following categories:
Thailand provides an excellent array of world-class producers and crewmembers who’ve assisted with countless international productions. There are companies in Thailand that provide subsidies for film production, assisting international crews in saving money and achieving economic stability.
Film subsidies in Thailand fall under the following categories:
Tax Rebates
One of the most common forms of film subsidy is tax rebates. If a filmmaker spends a certain amount on crew, equipment, and locations in a specific region, they might be eligible for a cash rebate. Thailand has a cash rebate program of 30%. Fulfilling the requirements saves producers money on their budget. Furthermore, producers may earn a discount as well.
Location Support
Earn subsidies by renting out film locations, providing crew members, or assisting with permits and logistics.
Co-production Agreements
Actively participate in international collaborations between filmmakers from different countries. These partnerships can result in financial support, sharing resources, and both parties benefiting from the agreement.
Loans or Investments
Some regions in Thailand may offer production companies low-interest loans or investments to production companies in exchange for profit sharing.
Cash Grants
Local governments may provide direct cash payments to producers or the production company to help cover the cost of film production. These grants might be offered based on factors such as creating local jobs or money spent in the region.
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