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Financial support policies for film production in Gia Lai Province

Gia Lai Province - A Highland Land Intersecting with the Sea Gia Lai Province was established on June 12, 2025, through the merger of the former Gia Lai Province and Binh Dinh Province, in accordance with Resolution No. 202/2025/QH15 of the National Assembly. It is the second-largest province in the country by natural area (21,576.53 km²), with a population of over 3.5 million, and its administrative and political center is located in Quy Nhon City. Gia Lai possesses a rare and diverse topography: the West features the majestic Pleiku plateau with a cool climate, deeply connected to the Gong culture and the Jrai and Bahnar ethnic communities; the East features a long coastline with bays, rocky cliffs, and pristine beaches, along with numerous historical sites associated with the Champa Kingdom and the Tay Son movement. The combination of mountains, forests, the sea, and multi-layered cultural heritage makes Gia Lai a land with rich potential for use as a filming location for various film genres.

Overview

Processing time around 5 days

Well-developed infrastructure

Field support

Diverse locations

SUPPORT TYPES IN GIA LAI PROVINCE

Support / fee waiver policies

Investment incentives and direct financial support for projects focused on the development of the film industry and cultural creativity.Condition: Organizations and individuals with film production projects that utilize cultural heritage sites within the Gia Lai province.
Exemption or reduction of entrance and filming fees at historical sites and scenic spots managed by the state.Condition: Applicable to documentaries and non-commercial tourism promotion projects. Requires an official approval letter from the Gia Lai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Value Added Tax (VAT) refund for expenses incurred during production and filming in Vietnam.Condition: Foreign-involved film projects must meet the criteria of promoting the culture, tourism, country, and people of Vietnam.

Logistics support

Local authorities will coordinate traffic diversion, temporary cordoning, and ensure security and order at public filming locations.Condition: Submit an official request for support along with the shooting script to the local Ward/District Police at least 3-5 working days in advance.
Authorization for the partial use of sidewalks and roadways for mobile parking and the staging of filming equipment.Condition: Requires a valid filming permit and written approval of the traffic diversion plan from the Department of Transport or the relevant District People's Committee.
Priority processing for temporary import and re-export procedures for specialized filming equipment and machinery from abroad.Condition: Applicable to international co-production projects that provide complete documentation and a pre-declared equipment manifest to Customs authorities.

Accommodation support

We provide a network of serviced apartments and homestays near filming locations, offering exclusive monthly rental discounts for production crews, logistics teams, or cast members requiring privacy.Condition: The production team must sign a long-term accommodation contract (exceeding 15 days or 1 month) facilitated by the designated local field support coordinator in the province.
Support in connecting film crews with Gia Lai province's tourism stimulus packages (including discounted room rates, complimentary vouchers for dining, laundry services, and meeting rooms for script readings).Condition: Applicable to film projects that directly contribute to the promotion of Gia Lai's culture and tourism, and possess official written confirmation or sponsorship from the Gia Lai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Special preferential rates (10% - 30% discount off the listed price) are applicable to 3-5 star hotel chains within Gia Lai province.Condition: Film crews must book a large volume of rooms (typically 10 rooms or more) or commit to a long-term stay at accommodation facilities that are official partners (Vendors) of the platform.

International crew / project support

Support for filming permit procedures for projects involving foreign elements.Condition: Film projects invested in or co-produced by foreign organizations or individuals, with scripts in compliance with the Law on Cinema of Vietnam.
Priority customs clearance procedures for the temporary import and re-export of filming equipment from abroad into Vietnam.Condition: The production crew must have been granted a filming permit in Vietnam and must provide an equipment inventory (packing list) that matches the customs declaration documents.
Support for visa and entry proceduresCondition: The film crew/cast list must be approved by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism or other competent authorities.