The Sao Paulo Film Commission, operated by Spcine (the city of Sao Paulo's film and audiovisual agency), facilitates filming permits and location access across Latin America's largest city through its FilmeSP system. Spcine also runs funding programs, cash rebates and studio infrastructure for the local audiovisual industry.
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 & comparisonSpcine operates a cash rebate of up to 30% (20-30%) on local spend via an ~$8m fund, structured in 5 modules covering international productions, Brazilian productions, international advertising, screenplays featuring Sao Paulo, and prospecting missions.
Official incentive detailsContact & details
Filmed here
Productions recorded as having shot in the area Sao Paulo Film Commission covers.
Vade Retro2025
The Secret Agent2025
Damned Saint2023
Not My Fault: Brazil2022
Where My Heart Is2021
September Mornings2021
Nobody's Looking2019
The Artificial Humors2016
Solace2015
Buddies2013
Invisible World2013
Dirty Hearts2012
Two Rabbits2012
Dios me libre2011
A Better Life2011
Hard Labor2011
Brasil Animado2011
Me and My Umbrella2010
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.