Saudi Arabia Raises Film and TV Production Rebate to a Whopping 60% and Streamlines Red Tape

May 15, 2026 8:05am PT Saudi Arabia Raises Film and TV Production Rebate to a Whopping 60% and Streamlines Red Tape

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Saudi Arabia has raised its rebate for film and TV productions from 40% to a whopping 60% in a clear signal that the kingdom is keen to keep on driving it nascent industry after the removal of its religion-related 35-year cinema ban in late 2017.

The Saudi Film Commission on Friday at the Cannes Film Festival unveiled what it called its “updated cash-rebate program,” that, it said in a statement “introduces a set of practical enablers that support every stage of production through clear processes, streamlined pathways, and competitive financial support.”

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