Your one-stop shop for filming in France.
Film France-CNC, the French film commission, department of the CNC (The National Center for Cinema and Moving Image), supports international productions by offering expert guidance and personalized assistance – entirely free of charge.
Our services :
- Clear guidance on everything international productions need to know when filming in France;
- Expert advice on Tax Rebate for International Productions (TRIP) and project eligibility;
- Support with permits, production regulations and visas;
- Assistance with location scouting, shoots, animation, VFX and postproduction work in France;
- Connection with local film commissions, production services companies and studios across the country.
We are present at events such as the Cannes Film Festival, the Berlinale, FOCUS London, Annecy Film Festival, as well as other festivals and markets throughout the world every year. We also have a representative office in Los Angeles and are supported by the French diplomatic network around the globe. Come & meet us!
Top 5 reasons to work with France
The French Experience
France offers a unique blend of creativity, infrastructure, fiscal incentives that makes it a preferred choice for filming and VFX.
1. The Country of Cinema
With more than a century of filmmaking heritage, France offers a unique cinematic culture where artistic excellence, craftsmanship and a deep passion for storytelling are embedded at every stage of production. This vibrant creative ecosystem fuels a level of commitment and quality recognized by international filmmakers, making France a place where cinema is not only an industry, but a cultural cornerstone.
2. Exceptional Talents & Expertise
France combines world-class talent, highly experienced English-speaking crews and production service companies that are accustomed to working with major international productions. Beyond technical expertise, French professionals are known for their passion, flexibility and collaborative mindset. Supported by the unique Intermittence du Spectacle system, the industry benefits from a stable, continuously trained workforce, ensuring productions have access to highly skilled crews and efficient, sustainable
3. Premium Location & Production Hub
From the iconic to the unexpected, France offers an unparalleled diversity of locations within a single production hub. From Paris, the French Riviera and Versailles to dramatic coastlines, mountains, countryside and overseas territories, productions can access world-renowned settings as well as unique and unexpected landscapes. Combined with state-of-the-art studios, world-class VFX capabilities and experienced crews, France delivers everything productions need in one place, with streamlined logistics, controlled location costs and the capacity to host multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
4. Up to 40% Tax Rebate for International Productions (TRIP)
The French Tax Rebate for International Productions (TRIP) is one of the most attractive and reliable incentive schemes worldwide. Offering up to 40% reimbursement on eligible expenses, with no annual cap, no application window and a transparent refund mechanism, it provides producers with a predictable, flexible and highly competitive financial framework that maximizes production value.
5. Beyond the Production, The French Experience
France delivers more than outstanding production resources. It offers a complete experience that attracts filmmakers and talents from around the world. Exceptional locations, renowned cuisine, culture and lifestyle, combined with efficient filming conditions create an environment where productions thrive both on and off set. In France, the production journey is as memorable as the final result.
Tax Rebate for international productions - TRIP
Key Benefits
- 30% rebate on eligible French production expenditure
- 40% rebate for projects qualifying for the VFX bonus
- Cap: €30M per project
- Can represent up to 80% of a production’s total budget
- Refundable
- No annual funding cap
- No application window
NEW SINCE JULY 2026
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the TRIP, a project must:
- Be a scripted fiction work (any format)
- Shoot at least 5 days in France (no minimum for animation & VFX works in France)
- Spend a minimum of €250K on French qualifying expenditures or 50% of your budget
- Pass a cultural test that includes dramatic content
Companies can be specialized in servicing, or be a regular production company or an animation / visual effects studio, a subsidiary of the UK or US producer, a SPV, etc.
Accessing French Trip
The TRIP is available through a Production Services Company subject to corporate income tax in France.
VFX Bonus
To qualify for the 10% VFX bonus, leading to a 40% tax rebate on all eligible expenses, a project must meet the following criteria:
- Be a live-action fiction film
- Include a substantial amount of digital visual effects
- Include a minimum of €2M VFX-related eligible expenses
Guidance
They chose France
Christopher Nolan, Lily Collins, Wes Anderson, Jennifer Aniston, Ridley Scott, Ana de Armas, Martin Scorsese, Jodie Comer, Tom Cruise, Natalie Portman, Clint Eastwood, Margaret Qualley, Thomas Napper, Elisabeth Moss, Matt Damon, Jennifer Lawrence, Tom McCarthy, Anna Winger, Jim Capobianco, Lana & Lilly Wachowski, David Fincher, Nathalie Emmanuel, John Woo, Samantha Morton, Kirk Ellis, Taissa Farmiga, Michael Chaves, Demi Moore, Steven Knight, Sarah Lancashire, Pablo Larraín, Norman Reedus…
Contacts
Film France - CNC
Direction du Numérique
291 boulevard Raspail - 75675 Paris Cedex 14 - France
Tel +33(0)1 44 34 34 33
filmfrance@cnc.fr
Daphné Lora
Deputy head of Film France
Daphne.Lora@cnc.fr
Caroline Julliard-Mourgues
Deputy head of Film France
caroline.julliard-mourgues@cnc.fr
Laurie Ades
Production Support & promotion manager
+33 1 44 34 35 68
laurie.ades@cnc.fr
Joanna Lorblanchet
Promotion & Production Support manager
+33 1 44 34 35 66
joanna.lorblanchet@cnc.fr
Huggo Chabaud-Navarro
Assistant manager
Huggo.Chabaud-Navarro@cnc.fr
+33 1 44 34 35 74
