Have you ever wondered how public administrations intervene in the financing of audiovisual productions? In this post we deal with the subject.
To the question of who can access aid from the ICAA, the Institute of Cinematography and Audiovisual Arts, the answer is clear: Spanish production companies or companies from other EU member states established in Spain. In the second case they are companies, of course, that make productions that are considered national.
Another requirement to access public aid from the ICAA is that at least 75% of the production team (director, screenwriter, cinematographer and music composer) are people of Spanish nationality or from other EU member states. The director will always demand this requirement. 75% of technical personnel must also comply with this premise.
Of course, the work must be carried out preferably in Spanish or in one of the other 3 official languages of the state. Another important requirement is that filming (except for script requirements), studio post-production and laboratory work must be carried out in Spain or in other member states of the European Union.
Summary of basic requirements
- Accredit the fulfillment of the obligations contracted with the creative, artistic and technical personnel. In other words, everyone is registered and hired.
- Be up-to-date in compliance with tax obligations and with Social Security.
- Not be a debtor due to the reimbursement of subsidies.
- Not having requested the declaration of bankruptcy.
- Not having been penalized with the loss of the possibility of obtaining subsidies.
- Not have a tax residence in a country classified as a tax haven.