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Film Rebate Scheme
Aim of Scheme
To develop new sectors of activity within the creative arts industry.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Available to domestic film production companies registered in Mauritius, including those with 100% foreign ownership
2. In order to ensure that the scheme is a successful learning experience for the development of the film industry in Mauritius, only applications from producers with a successful track record of at least 5 years in film production will be entertained;
3. Where relevant, applications should include a defined distribution plan, any pre-sales agreement already entered into and the expected target audience; 4. Applications from local parastatals bodies and other Government agencies will not be considered in this scheme which aims to promote private- sector commercial projects..
Qualifying Productions
Covers a wide range of productions and projects, namely:
- Feature films
- Documentaries
- Telemovie or single episode drama television programme
Episodes of factual, natural history, lifestyle, magazine, or commercial programmes, or advertising features
Scheme
1. 30 per cent refund on all the Qualifying Production Expenditures (QPPE) incurred by a film producer in respect of his/her project in Mauritius.
2. Up to 40% rebate will be applicable on Qualifying Production Expenditures (QPE) incurred locally, and as described further below, by a feature film production company, subject to a minimum QPE of USD 1,000,000
Reimbursement Process
Submission of claim form along with all supporting documents within 60 days of completion of filming in Mauritius. Members of the FFC will process the claim and the reimbursement will be made available within 30 days of receipt of a complete claim.
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