Sardinia: One million euros to attract major film and television productions

La Regional Council of Sardinia has approved the guidelines for the provision of financial support major film and television productions filmed on the island or inspired by personalities of Sardinian history and culture, with national and international diffusion.

The new “Large Productions” Fund It has a total allocation of 1.000.000 eurosThe distribution provides that the 50% of the resources is intended for highly appealing fictional works, the 30% a productions dedicated to Sardinian personalities, and the remaining 20% a documentary works.

“With this contribution – explains the Tourism Councillor Franco Cuccureddu – we aim to attract internationally renowned productions which, in addition to consecrating Sardinia as ideal place for cinema and fiction, can become a powerful means of spreading Sardinian culture, enhancing history, landscapes and the environment through national and international channels".

The Fund will be managed by the Sardinia Film Commission Foundation, which will stipulate a agreement with the Department of Tourism to regulate the collaboration and will publish a public announcement intended for audiovisual production, co-production and distribution company.maximum amount of the contribution will be able to cover up to 50% of eligible costs, thus encouraging the creation of high-impact film and television projects in Sardinia.