The Rio Film Commission is Rio de Janeiro's official municipal film office, operating as a department of RioFilme. It supports Brazilian and international producers filming in the city with locations, permits and production guidance for all audiovisual formats.
Filming incentives
- Rate
- 20-35% (varies by city and program)
- Credit type
- Tax Incentive + Cash Rebate (city-level)
- Min. spend
- Varies by program
Figures describe the Brazil program, not this office. Incentive terms change with legislation: confirm current rates, caps, and eligibility with the office before budgeting.
At-a-glance figures, not yet checked against official sources
Full Brazil incentive breakdown, estimator & comparisonRuns a Cash Rebate Program for audiovisual productions filming in Rio de Janeiro, plus the 'Filmado no Rio' production-support initiative.
Official incentive detailsContact & details
Filmed here
Productions recorded as having shot in the area Rio Film Commission covers.
Fast Five2011
Any Stray Cat2011
Complexo: Parallel Universe2011
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within2010
Peacetime2009
Dzi Croquettes2009
OSS 117: Lost in Rio2009
From Beginning to End2009
The Incredible Hulk2008
Elite Squad2007
City of Men2007
Dhoom 22006
The Other Side of the Street2004
City of God2002
Tiradentes1999
Central Station1998
Wild Orchid1989
Moon Over Parador1988
Title data and poster artwork from TMDB. Sources: each office's own credits page, and filming locations recorded in Wikidata.
Listings are not confirmation of where a production filmed. This website uses TMDB and the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB.