Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The National Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries (INICC) is a public institution responsible for the promotion, coordination, development, and regulation of cultural and creative industries in Mozambique.

INICC’s mission is to promote the sustainable development of cultural and creative industries by encouraging cultural production, preserving audiovisual heritage, and strengthening the national creative sector.

INICC’s mission is to promote the sustainable development of cultural and creative industries by encouraging cultural production, preserving audiovisual heritage, and strengthening the national creative sector.

   Cinema and audiovisual.

   Cultural and creative industries.

   Cultural registration.

   Licensing of cultural activities.

   Audiovisual preservation.

   Training and capacity building.

   Cultural financing.

   National and international cooperation.

INICC was established within the framework of public policies aimed at promoting culture and creative industries in Mozambique, with the objective of strengthening the cultural sector, supporting creative agents, and developing financing and regulatory mechanisms.

Among the main competencies of INICC are:

   Regulating cultural and creative activities;

   Issuing licenses and registrations;

   Promoting the development of the audiovisual sector;

   Encouraging national cultural production;

   Establishing partnerships and international cooperation;

   Preserving the national audiovisual heritage;

   Managing cultural financing programs.

INICC has several operational areas related to:

   Cultural administration;

   Cinema and audiovisual;

   Licensing;

   Registration of cultural operators;

   Audiovisual archiving;

   Management of cultural projects;

   Cooperation and financing.

ICC refers to Cultural and Creative Industries, a set of economic activities linked to cultural, artistic, audiovisual, and creative production.

The sectors include:

   Cinema;

   Music;

   Theatre;

   Dance;

   Literature;

   Visual arts;

   Design;

   Fashion;

   Craftsmanship;

   Audiovisual production;

   Multimedia;

   Cultural heritage.

Licensing is the process through which INICC authorizes the exercise of certain cultural and creative activities in accordance with the legislation in force.

The following must apply for licensing:

   Cultural companies;

   Audiovisual production companies;

   Cultural operators;

   Show promoters;

   Entities linked to creative industries.

The required documents may include:

   Formal application;

   Identification document;

   Tax identification number (NUIT);

   Company registration certificate;

   Business license;

   Activity plan;

   Proof of payment of fees.

The application may be submitted to INICC through the official channels indicated by the institution.

Yes. The licensing process may involve administrative fees defined by the applicable legislation.

Registration consists of the official registration of operators, agents, entities, or projects linked to cultural and creative industries.

Registration allows:

   Official recognition;

   Participation in support programs;

   Access to financing;

   Participation in competitions and projects;

   Regularization of cultural activities.

The following may register:

   Artists;

   Cultural associations;

   Creative companies;

   Cultural producers;

   Directors;

   Audiovisual technicians.

The interested party must submit the documentation required by INICC through the channels defined by the institution.

The Media Library is a space dedicated to the preservation, consultation, and dissemination of cultural and audiovisual content.

The Film Archive is a service dedicated to preserving the national cinematic and audiovisual heritage.

The following can be found:

   National films;

   Documentaries;

   Historical records;

   Cultural audiovisual content;

   Educational materials;

Access may be available to students, researchers, filmmakers, producers, and the general public, according to the rules defined by INICC.

Yes. INICC promotes initiatives aimed at preserving and valuing Mozambican audiovisual heritage.

Yes. INICC implements and supports various cultural and creative projects aimed at strengthening the sector.

Projects may include:

   Cultural training;

   Audiovisual development;

   Technical capacity building;

   Artistic promotion;

   International cooperation;

   Cultural inclusion;

   Heritage preservation.

Participation may occur through applications, competitions, public calls, or institutional partnerships.

INICC promotes and facilitates access to financing mechanisms intended for cultural and creative industries.

Financing may include:

   National financing;

   Regional financing;

   Bilateral financing;

   Multilateral financing;

   Other support programs.

It is support provided through national programs and institutions for the development of cultural initiatives.

It refers to support obtained through cooperation between countries or international organizations.

These are support mechanisms provided by regional institutions or programs.

The following may apply:

   Artists;

   Cultural associations;

   Creative companies;

   Audiovisual production companies;

   Cultural organizations.

Opportunities are announced through INICC official channels.

Contact may be made through:

   Telephone;

   Institutional email;

   Contact form;

   In-person assistance.

The official location and updated contacts can be found on the INICC contact page.

Working hours should be confirmed directly with the institution through the official channels.