Netherlands

The Netherlands Film Production Incentive was launched in mid-2014 to help stimulate the Dutch production industry and boost international interest in the country.

The new incentive offers a 30% cash rebate on Dutch spending and since its launch rebates worth over EUR22 million have been issued.

Recent news announced that the incentive would be extended for the 2017-2020 funding cycle. Run by the Netherlands Film Fund (NFF), the company will alter its selective process to focus on a smaller number of films with the intention of providing each chosen production with higher funding.

Nearly 60 international co-productions are among the recipients. Most have been European neighbours, but the list also includes Mexico, Argentina and Japan.

The Netherlands has the flexibility to double for cities around the world and as its new incentive continues to blossom its appeal to bigger-budget Hollywood shoots is likely to grow.

The willingness of Walibi Holland to accommodate our crazy demands was evidently quite exceptional for amusement parks - it was the only amusement park worldwide willing to co-operate in their busiest time of the year.

Bonkers, Amsterdam

Climate

The Netherlands has a maritime climate with four distinct seasons with cool summers and mild winters. The average January temperature is 2C and 19C in July.

Average annual rainfall is about 76.5 cm. The climate is ideal for dairy farming and livestock raising. The main crops are wheat, barley, potatoes, pulses, fruits and vegetables.

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