“We can assist with a variety of services when shooting in the Netherlands.”
Our crews are very flexible and English speaking. We provide various ethnicities for casting. 99% of the Dutch cast speaks English. With Belgium and the UK next door, we have close connections with casting agencies in those countries. Furthermore our specialists are knowledgeable about successfully applying for film production incentives in the Netherlands, granting up to 35% cash-back in production costs.
We’re honoured to have serviced several productions for foreign clients: The Riders for A24 (USA), Van der Valk for Company Pictures & All3Media (UK), The Last Vermeer for Imperative Entertainment (USA) and Spider in the Web for Topia Communications (Israel).
About NL Film
Since its foundation in 2001, NL Film has built up an impressive oeuvre of short and feature-length films, youth drama and television series. A striking feature of the company’s output is the breadth of target groups it has been able to reach.
Its drama portfolio ranges from TV series such as Penoza and The Body Collector to content for YouTube, such as web series Meet the Stockers/Vakkenvullers. Thanks to a diverse range of feature films, including The Resistance Banker, Tonio and Penoza: The Final Chapter NL Film is one of the most active contemporary Dutch film producers. Also our youth projects are much praised. Rhubarb, Casper and the Christmas Angels and Floor Rules received an International Emmy Kids Award and besides The Netherlands Floor Rules is also broadcasted in France, French-speaking Africa, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Netherlands Film Incentive – Cash Rebate
The Netherlands Film Incentive offers a cash rebate for international drama series or film productions. The rebate is on eligible and qualifying Dutch spend in The Netherlands. Qualifying costs apply for all Dutch crew, Dutch cast and equipment from The Netherlands. An application can be made for international (co)productions or service productions to obtain a cash rebate of 35% for both film productions and high-end series on eligible production costs. We have a lot of experience filing applications for The Netherlands Production Incentive and will take care of the whole procedure.
FAQ
The scheme is open to applications for feature films with a minimum production budget of € 1.000.000 and to high-end drama series with a minimum of € 12.000 per minute, long form drama (25+ min.) for children with a minimum of € 8.000 per minute, short form drama (10-25 min.) for children with a minimum of € 10.000 per minute and single episodes with a minimum of € 1 million. In order to apply, projects need to have at least €150.000 of qualifying Dutch spend.
A distribution guarantee for theatrical release in The Netherlands with a window of 12 weeks, or –in case of a minority coproduction,– a distribution guarantee for a non-theatrical release in The Netherlands, if a theatrical release in the country of origin is guaranteed. For high-end series, a distribution guarantee by a Dutch broadcaster or (VOD) platform, publicly accessible in The Netherlands.
At least 50% of the production budget should be in place upon application. The project needs to be 100% financed by at least two different financiers within 6 months after the decision of the Fund, which will follow 2 months after the application. Principal photography cannot start before 100% of the funding is in place.
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