Saudi Arabia’s Film Commission increases its cash rebate incentive for film and television productions to 60%, up from 40% under the existing program. The update is part of a broader push to develop the country’s screen industries following the lifting of a long-standing cinema ban in 2017. The incentive scheme was originally introduced in 2021, and the latest change expands the support offered to eligible productions. The Film Commission announces the revised rate during a presentation connected to the Cannes Film Festival, signaling continued efforts to attract international and local projects. Alongside the higher rebate, at least one outlet reports that the initiative includes steps to streamline regulatory processes (“red tape”), intended to make it easier for productions to operate in Saudi Arabia. Both sources frame the move as an extension of the kingdom’s wider strategy to reboot and grow cinema and production activity after years of limited theatrical operations. The details of eligibility and implementation are tied to the Film Commission’s program update, announced at Cannes.