Film Estonia

  • Applicants must be individuals or companies registered in Estonia whose primary area of activity is the production of audiovisual works.
  • Companies registered in Estonia, branches of EU Member States or EEA Agreement contracting parties, or Estonian subsidiaries or branches of companies registered outside EU Member States or EEA Agreement contracting parties may apply.
  • The parent company of an Estonian subsidiary or branch must have operated in the audiovisual production sector for at least two years prior to the application submission date.
  • Recipient of support is a foreign company whose primary area of activity is the production of audiovisual works.
  • Feature films with a budget of at least €1 million
  • Feature and short animation films with a budget of at least €250,000
  • Animation series with an overall budget of at least €500,000
  • High-end television dramas with a budget of at least €200,000 per episode
  • Feature documentaries with a budget of at least €200,000
  • Post-production of all qualifying projects
Cash-rebate program
  • Support: up to 40% of the cost made in Estonia
  • Approved financing: 75%, including Film Estonia support
  • Annual budget: 9 200 000 € (2026)
  • Deadlines: open call – first come, first served
  • Supported projects: feature film, animation (feature length and short), animation series, 1 episode of TV-series, documentary, post production