The Royal Film Commission (RFC) of Jordan has announced an increase in the cash rebate for eligible films shot in Jordan from 25% to 45%. This move was unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2025, where the RFC also hosted several seminars and presentations to promote the region as a filming destination.
The enhanced incentives are designed to strengthen Jordan’s position in the global film production sector by developing its shooting locations, workforce, and infrastructure. The new scheme introduces a scalable cash rebate for qualifying domestic expenditures, ranging from 25% to 45%. The rebate is evaluated based on the size of the project, its incorporation of Jordanian cultural elements, and its artistic, cultural, and economic value.
For projects exceeding $10 million and incorporating Jordanian cultural themes, the maximum rebate reaches 45%. For local productions, the rebate for projects over $500,000 has been increased from 10% to 30%, as part of a broader initiative to empower local producers and stimulate domestic production.
The updated rebate plan is also aimed at boosting film tourism by showcasing Jordanian locations in international productions, enhancing technical infrastructure, and encouraging the integration of Jordan’s cultural heritage in global films.
Jordan has served as a filming location for major international productions such as Dune, The Martian, Aladdin, and John Wick: Chapter 4. Locations like Wadi Rum and the ancient city of Petra have been key sites for these films. The kingdom was first introduced as an international filming destination in 1962 with the production of Lawrence of Arabia. Currently, 37 projects benefit from the cash rebate and tax exemption programs.
Mohammad Bakri, the CEO of the RFC, stated, “These revisions are aimed at enhancing Jordan’s competitiveness as a major film production hub in the region, creating an environment that fosters creativity, provides strong infrastructure, and facilitates the exchange of expertise, training, and knowledge transfer. Additionally, the revisions aim to promote film tourism by highlighting Jordan’s cultural traditions and heritage in international productions.”
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