MPs Siren Julianne Jensen, Une Bastholm, and Oda Indgaard are calling for immediate action to strengthen Norway's film and television sector. The proposers argue that the industry faces a serious crisis, with significant talent drain threatening to erode professional communities and production infrastructure unless activity increases before streaming services face investment obligations in 2027.
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The Storting calls on the government to review the film and television production incentive scheme, propose measures to make it more predictable—including consideration of whether it should be rule-based rather than discretionary—and report back to the Storting by 1 July 2026.
The Storting calls on the government to propose measures ensuring that investments in Norwegian audiovisual productions actually generate production activity in Norway, including through requirements for filming in Norway and use of Norwegian production expertise.
The Storting calls on the government to propose business policy tools to strengthen Norway's ability to attract international film productions.
The Storting calls on the government to consider temporary measures to secure the income of self-employed workers and freelancers in the film and television industry during periods of exceptionally low activity.