Finland Welcomes More International Film and TV Productions With up to 40% Support
7.10.2025 14:57:00 CEST | Business Wire | Press Release
International film, TV, documentary, and animation producers can benefit from Finland’s national audiovisual production incentive, which reimburses up to 25% of eligible local production costs incurred in the country.
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CAPTION: Emma Thompson stars in The Dead of Winter, filmed in Koli, Eastern Finland. CREDIT: Cinemanse
The scheme is designed to attract international productions, increase local spend, and make Finland one of the most competitive filming locations in Europe.
“International interest in filming in Finland continues to grow, with productions seeing the value of our incentive and the opportunities Finland offers,” says Merja Salonen, Chief Funding Advisor at Business Finland, the government organization overseeing the incentive.
In 2024, Business Finland granted audiovisual production incentives to 20 organizations totaling €11.9 million. About half of the funding went to foreign applicants.
To meet growing international demand, Finland has proposed a €10 million budget for the national incentive in 2026, pending final approval by Parliament in December 2025.
Several high-profile international projects have filmed in Finland with support from the incentive, including "The Summer Book" starring Glenn Close and "The Dead of Winter" led by Emma Thompson.
Applications remain open: "There is still funding available for 2025 applications as of early October," says Salonen.
In addition to Business Finland’s scheme, several Finnish regions offer their own funding programs.
“By combining our national scheme with regional incentives, producers can access up to 40% support in Finland. This makes filming here highly competitive internationally, while also bringing direct benefits to regional economies and local crews,” says Film Commissioner Teija Raninen from the West Finland Film Commission.
Beyond financial support, Finland offers diverse locations from the Arctic to the archipelago, forests to vibrant cities. Skilled English-speaking crews, together with modern studios, post-production and VFX facilities, ensure reliable filming conditions year-round in Finland’s safe, well-functioning environment.
Funding for the AV incentive is granted by Business Finland and paid retrospectively against reported costs. For eligibility criteria and application details, visit: https://www.businessfinland.fi/en/for-finnish-customers/services/funding/cash-rebate
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About Business Finland
Business Finland is Finland’s government organization for trade, investment, travel, and innovation promotion. www.businessfinland.com
About Film in Finland
Film in Finland is the brand of Business Finland that promotes Finland as a filming destination and supports Finnish audiovisual companies. www.filminfinland.com
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Contacts
Chief Funding Advisor
Merja Salonen
merja.salonen@businessfinland.fi
Senior Funding Advisor
Petteri Halme
petteri.halme@businessfinland.fi
Senior Funding Advisor
Laura Westerberg
laura.westerberg@businessfinland.fi
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