EDITED October 25, 2024
The program remains open
The acceptance of applications no longer has to be interrupted thanks to an amendment to Act No. 496/2012 Coll., on Audiovisual Works and Support for Cinematography, approved by the Parliament on November 14, 2023. The program is opened and accepts applications on a rolling basis.
The new law will come into force January 1st, 2025
On October 25, 2024 the new Audiovisual Act went through the third reading in the Chamber of Deputies and heads to the Senate of the Parliament. It will enter into force January 1st, 2025, depending on the speed of the legislative process.
There is a special rate of 35% for animated and digitally produced projects.
The 150m CZK cap on per-project grant is raised to 450m CZK.
Other changes will come into force in 2026.