Jordan Boosts Film, TV Production Cash Rebate to Up to 45 Percent

Jordan has unveiled an “enhanced financial incentives program” for film and TV productions early on Wednesday during the Cannes Film Festival.

The Royal Film Commission – Jordan said its new cash rebate will cover 25-45 percent of the in-country spend for qualifying film and TV projects, compared to the 25 percent cap so far. The exact percentage is determined by “a points-based system assessing the project’s size, incorporation of Jordanian cultural content, and its artistic, cultural, and economic value,” it said.

Projects with production expenditures exceeding $10 million and integrating Jordanian cultural elements can qualify for the maximum rebate of 45 percent.

In addition, “for local productions, the rebate has been raised from 10 percent to 30 percent for projects with spending over $500,000 – part of a broader effort to empower Jordanian producers and stimulate the domestic production industry,” the commission said.

Existing additional financial savings on the likes of sales tax and customs duty also remain in place.

“The enhanced incentive aims to maintain Jordan’s position as a key player and strong competitor in the regional and global production landscape, building on its diverse filming locations, skilled workforce, and advanced infrastructure,” the film commission explained. “The updated rebate scheme is also expected to further drive film tourism by showcasing Jordanian locations in international productions, while strengthening technical infrastructure and encouraging the inclusion of Jordanian cultural heritage in global storytelling.”

Jordan has hosted such major international productions as The Martian, Aladdin, Dune: Part One and its sequel, and John Wick, with Wadi Rum and Petra serving as key backdrops.

Said Mohannad Al-Bakri, managing director of the Royal Film Commission – Jordan: “The amendments aim to enhance Jordan’s competitiveness as a major film production hub in the region by creating a supportive environment that fosters creativity, provides robust infrastructure, and facilitates the exchange of expertise, training, and knowledge transfer. They also aim to boost film tourism by promoting filming locations and highlighting Jordanian cultural identity and heritage in global productions.”