FILM+TV

FILM+

TV

At VGBND, we create long-form narratives and branded content, including films, TV series, documentaries, music, and stories. Backed by an international network and expertise in high-quality production, we deliver tailored projects efficiently and cost-effectively. Filming in South America, Europe, and the USA provides creative freedom, diverse locations, and financial incentives, with logistics, permits, and rebate applications managed to maximize savings—up to 54% on qualified spends.

TAX INCENTIVES

& REBATES

ARGENTINA

BRAZIL

CHILE

COLOMBIA

SPAIN

SWITZERLAND

USA/HQ

CASH REBATE

Varies by state—California: Up to 25% tax credit (with uplifts up to 40% for diversity/sustainability/outside LA); Georgia: 20-30% transferable tax credit (unlimited cap); New York: 30-40% refundable tax credit (annual cap $800M).

ELIGIBILITY

Minimum spends vary (e.g., $500K in CA); applications via state film offices; federal Section 181 deduction available through 2025.

CASH REBATE

National: 20% on local spends; regional up to 40% (Geneva: 30% from 2026; Neuchâtel: 15-35%).

ELIGIBILITY

Co-productions with CHF 400K min spend; national and cantonal incentives combinable.

CASH REBATE

National: 30% on first €1M, 25% thereafter; Canary Islands: 50-54%; Navarra: up to 50%.

ELIGIBILITY

Minimum €1M spend (€200K for VFX/animation); foreign films capped at €20M rebate (€10M per episode).

CASH REBATE

40% on audiovisual services, 20% on logistics; plus 35% tax credit via CINA (total up to 60% potential savings).

ELIGIBILITY

Minimum ~USD 475K spend; rebates on local services via Colombia Film Commission.

CASH REBATE

30-40% on qualified expenses via IFI Audiovisual program; reimburses production costs for features and series (cap ~USD 3M per project).

ELIGIBILITY

Foreign productions with minimum spend; grants and rebates combinable for maximum returns.

CASH REBATE

Rio de Janeiro: 30-35% on eligible spends (up to R$1M max rebate); São Paulo: 20-30% rebates.

ELIGIBILITY

Minimum local spend varies by region; applicable to features, series, and branded content via RioFilme and SPCine.

CASH REBATE

15-20% on qualified expenses in Buenos Aires for features, series, and branded content; minimum spend ~USD 675K (80M ARS).

ELIGIBILITY

Foreign productions via INCAA; we streamline applications for rebates on local services and logistics.

CONTACT

ian@vgbnd.tv
Ian Haudenschild
PRODUCER FILM+TV
ian@vgbnd.tv

FILM+TV

WORK

Adeus Meninos

Adeus Meninos
Sacha Amaral

NETFLIX x SOPHIA

NETFLIX x SOPHIA
Haley Elizabeth Anderson

Borrego

Borrego
Directed by Jesse Harris

El Azul Silencio

El Azul Silencio
Mateo Carratú

Heavenly Horses

Heavenly Horses
Ruslan Pak

La Hija de Lázaro

La Hija de Lázaro
Gustavo Fallas

The Pirate Bay

The Pirate Bay
Jens Sjögren & Patrik Gyllström

The Cake

The Cake
Andrés Eguiguren

Río Sucio

Río Sucio
Gustavo Fallas

JE PROMETS D'ÊTRE SAGE

JE PROMETS D'ÊTRE SAGE
Ronan Le Page

Dos Fridas

Dos Fridas
Ishtar Yazin

REAL, LA PELÍCULA

REAL, LA PELÍCULA
Borja Manso

7 YEARS , 90 MINUTES

7 YEARS , 90 MINUTES
Alain Garibi

El Placer Es Mio

El Placer Es Mio
Sacha Amaral
AWARDS, NOMINATIONS & FESTIVALS

BAFICI (Winner Best Film)
BAFICI (FEISAL Award)
New Horizons International Film Festival
International Queer Film Festival
Gijón International Film Festival (Official Competition)
Chéries Chéris International Film Festival
Habana Film Festival (Official Competition)
Joburg Film Festival (Official Competition)
Sofia International Film Festival
BFI Flare
Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival
Festival de Cinema de Gramado
Madrid Indie Film Festival 
MADRIFF (Official Selection)
Indie Shorts Awards New York (Official Selection)
Birmingham Film Festival (Official Selection)
SHORT to the Point International Film Festival (Short Drama Nominee)
Toronto Independent Festival of CIFT (Winner Best Women's Issue Film)
Vienna International Film Awards (Best Thriller Nominee)
Austin International Art Festival (Winner Best Short Film)
Rotterdam Independent Film Festival (Winner Best Thriller)
Gramado Film Festival (2x Latin Film Competition Special Mention)
La Fabrique des Cinémas du Monde
Costa Rica International Film Festival
IBERMEDIA Festival
Icaro (3x Winner Best Central American Feature)
Icaro (3x Winner Best Director)
Icaro (Winner Mejor Actor)
Icaro (Winer Best Actress)
Icaro (Winner Best Sound Design)
Icaro (Winner Best Script)
Gibara International Film Festival (3x Winner Best Director)
Gibara International Film Festival (3x Winner Best Cinematography)
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (Official Selection Competition)

DISTRIBUTION

Paramount Movie
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon MGM Studios
HBO Max
Apple TV+
Hulu
Disney+
Movistar Plus+
MUBI
Cinema
BBC
Roku Channel
Globo Play
Sveriges Television (SVT)
Dynamic Television
Yleisradio (YLE)T
resmonstruos Media
Santa Distribución

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