Northern Ireland Screen is the national screen agency for Northern Ireland, driving film, television and digital content production through funding, locations support and skills programs. It helped attract landmark productions such as Game of Thrones to the region and is based in Alfred House, Belfast.
Filming incentives
- Rate
- 25.5-39.75% net (AVEC/IFTC)
- Credit type
- Payable Expenditure Credit (refundable)
- Min. spend
- 10% of core expenditure in UK
Figures describe the United Kingdom program, not this office. Incentive terms change with legislation: confirm current rates, caps, and eligibility with the office before budgeting.
Checked against official sources 23 July 2026
Full United Kingdom incentive breakdown, estimator & comparisonNorthern Ireland Screen Fund provides production funding as a recoupable loan with profit participation (occasionally a grant) to help complete budgets on nearly-financed productions (must have 65%+ funding in place). Covers features, TV drama, animation, factual/entertainment TV and interactive content, and complements UK film tax relief.
Official incentive details