National Funding
Norwegian Film Institute
Contact Person
Ivar Køhn, Head of Development and Production
Web
E-mail
post[at]nfi.no
Phone
+47 22 47 45 00
Address
Postboks 482 Sentrum, 0105 Oslo, Norway
Profile
The Norwegian Film Institute is the main film financing body in Norway, operating under the auspices of the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Culture. The NFI administers goverment financial support and other support mechanisms for the development, production and distribution of Norwegian audiovisual productions, and organizes training and development in the sector.
Deadline
Twice a year for co-productions. February 25th 2013, and September 2nd 2013.
Applicant
Norwegian Production Company.
Formats
Feature films, docs, games and tv drama.
Budget
Total funding budget €55 000 000. Minority co-production budget: €2 000 000
B.O. Bonus
A bonus on all income in Norway to projects who have received production support, or has qualified as a Norwegian cultural product. Up to 50% (75%) of the Norwegian budget. The income bonus kicks in when a minimum of 10 000 admissions in Norwegian theatres is reached.
Source
Royal Norwegian Ministry of Culture.
Average
Average support for Norwegian minority co-productions is around €180 000.
Combinations
Combines with the regional funds in Norway.
Cultural
Cultural test in Norway or in other EU state.
Selection
Point-based system evaluating:
1) Norwegian creative and technical contribution
2) Long-term collaboration between producers
3) Project's position in the Norwegian market
1) Norwegian creative and technical contribution
2) Long-term collaboration between producers
3) Project's position in the Norwegian market
Area
Norway