Abu Dhabi To Offer Film Producers Up To 50% Cashback

The Abu Dhabi Film Commission (ADFC) has announced multi-layered enhancements for its film and TV production rebate offer. The new guidelines will see international, regional, and local production companies afforded up to a 50% total cashback rebate, based on a set of criteria and sliding-scale points system.

The new rebate will be available for all qualifying productions from January 1, 2025. It will offer expanded qualifying formats, increased financial project caps, and a streamlined and improved process designed to grow, enhance, and attract strategic investment into the film and TV production industry in the emirate. According to the Abu Dhabi Media Office report, the rebate will offer an additional uplift opportunity on top of the new 35% baseline with the potential to gain a maximum of 50% total rebate on in-market production and post-production costs.

From January 1, the rebate will also be available for additional production formats, including reality TV, game shows, short films, and animations. The rebate initiative aims to also increase the caps on the total financial assistance production firms from Hollywood, Bollywood, and the Arab region.