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UK Payroll Fringes Explained: A Guide for Production Accountants
A practical guide to UK payroll fringes for film and TV production accountants, including the key differences between UK and US fringes. Production payroll is complex with a narrow margin for error. And for global productions operating in different countries, each with its own laws and rules around how payroll is…
WATCH NOW: From IP to Screen
In this free on-demand webinar, hear from the producers behind Dying for Sex, It Follows, Sonic the Hedgehog and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. https://play.vidyard.com/jpjRVXoeXbWbSXZXGd4hjy.html? In this Production Lot exclusive event, moderator Diana Mogollón (CEO, Rideback RISE) is joined by a powerhouse panel…
Don’t Lose Your Film’s Incentives: 7 Risks Every Production Must Avoid
Learn the seven most common risks of mismanaging production incentives—and how Entertainment Partners helps you avoid them while maximizing your budget. Once your production’s creative vision is locked in, picking a filming location often comes down to the numbers: which tax incentive program makes the most sense (and…

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Don’t Lose Your Film’s Incentives: 7 Risks Every Production Must Avoid
Learn the seven most common risks of mismanaging production incentives—and how Entertainment Partners helps you avoid them while maximizing your budget. Once your production’s creative vision is locked in, picking a filming location often comes down to the numbers: which tax incentive program makes the most sense (and…
Register Now: Tips for Passing the UK Cultural Test and an Easy Application Process
Every production applying for a UK incentive must pass the Cultural Test. In this Master Series, our experts will show you how to easily qualify under the test—a vital first step to accessing incentives, including the Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC). Join us next week for this FREE webinar! And if you have questions for…
🔥 Spec scripts are suddenly hot again…
Remember that August spec script surge we reported on? The numbers had been trending up all summer: 23 specs sold across the summer months, with 9 in August alone (the highest monthly volume since March 2017). Many wondered if it was just a lucky streak. But recently, multiple insiders have weighed in with what they're…
WATCH NOW: From IP to Screen
In this free on-demand webinar, hear from the producers behind Dying for Sex, It Follows, Sonic the Hedgehog and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. https://play.vidyard.com/jpjRVXoeXbWbSXZXGd4hjy.html? In this Production Lot exclusive event, moderator Diana Mogollón (CEO, Rideback RISE) is joined by a powerhouse panel…
Check out photos of our NFMLA September Film Festival! 📸
Thank you to everyone who attended our September Film Festival! We had an amazing time watching and celebrating your Hispanic & Latin shorts! 🤩 🎬️ Find more photos of the event here! NFMLA September Film Festival September 20th, 2025 We hope to see you at one of our future events! Check out all upcoming NFMLA events on our…
Last Looks: ABC Orders 'RJ Decker' to Series, Aaron Sorkin’s ‘The Social Reckoning' Release Date
The Dailies reports on the latest in development, greenlights, renewals, and cancellations. RJ Decker (ABC) Film Development 🗒️ A24 boards Michael Shanks’ sci-fi thriller ‘Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel,’ following his Sundance hit ‘Together.’ (more) Morgan Lehmann sells untitled WAGs comedy pitch to United Artists and producer…
Mentor Program
Looking to find or become a mentor? Sign up for the Community mentorship program and expand your network today! Find additional opportunities for upskilling and career advancement by connecting with skilled, experienced production professionals. Or share your time with students and those new to the industry to help support…
Screenwriting for Producers
I'm an award-winning screenwriter and wanted to know what considerations must be made when writing for producers.
My Best Advice- Mia Cioffi Henry Rising Star
https://www.youtube.com/embed/WrisNdLKXGc Rising Star cinematographer Mia Cioffi Henry shares that the best advice is not to feel like you are behind — because there is no single road to success in this career path. Her multifaceted background in acting, dance, and production design informs her visual storytelling, and she…
Looking For a Writing Mentor
Hello, I am great at ocming with story ideas but when it comes to writing the script and figuring out the details, I get lost. I'm wonder if there is anyone ot there willing to mentor and help me work through this? I tedn to lean into drama but would love to get better at comedy writing.

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WATCH NOW: From IP to Screen
In this free on-demand webinar, hear from the producers behind Dying for Sex, It Follows, Sonic the Hedgehog and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. https://play.vidyard.com/jpjRVXoeXbWbSXZXGd4hjy.html? In this Production Lot exclusive event, moderator Diana Mogollón (CEO, Rideback RISE) is joined by a powerhouse panel…
Get to Know our Member Spotlight: Daniel Fuentes
Each month we highlight a Production Lot member through our Member Spotlights, which include a featured position on the Production Lot homepage and a Q&A to help the rest of our community get to know our Spotlight member better. This month we’re highlighting Daniel Fuentes! Meet Daniel Fuentes Daniel Fuentes is a US-based…
Welcome to the Production Lot: New Member Quick Start Guide.
Welcome to the Production Lot! This community is a central hub to ask questions, find answers, promote your work, share feedback and offer tips to your industry colleagues. We're excited to have you here and want you to get the most out of every minute you spend with us. Here's a quick-guide to get you started: 🚀 Become a…
Do you have questions from today's webinar – From IP to Screen?
Thank you for attending this week's webinar: From IP to Screen It was great to see so many of you in the audience! We covered a lot in the webinar, and the time goes quick. If you have questions about anything we discussed, or we didn't get to your question for the panel, post a comment below and our experts will provide…
Navigating Film & TV Incentives: Key Takeaways from New Hollywood’s 2025 Indie Financing Panel
Industry leaders gather to discuss the role of incentives in film financing strategies, and where the production landscape is headed. Film and television production incentives remain one of the most powerful tools for producers looking to stretch their budgets and bring ambitious projects to life. And these programs change…
Quick Hits: Our Fall Movie Playlist and News You May Have Missed
🍂 To celebrate the autumnal equinox, we've made a Letterboxd list of perfect fall movies, from When Harry Met Sally's Central Park strolls to the stop-motion autumn of Fantastic Mr. Fox. Leave a comment with your favorite cozy fall films and we'll add them to the list. 🎥 Christopher Nolan was elected president of the…
Get to Know our Member Spotlight: Shealyn Fitzsimons
Each month we highlight a Production Lot member through our Member Spotlights, which include a featured position on the Production Lot homepage and a Q&A to help the rest of our community get to know our Spotlight member better. This month we’re highlighting Shealyn Fitzsimons! Meet Shealyn Fitzsimons Shealyn Fitzsimons is…
Rising Filmmaker Spotlight: Shandaeya Caldwell
USC grad and award-winning director Shandaeya Caldwell is making her mark on American cinema with powerful Black stories. Meet Shandaeya Caldwell, a recent graduate from the Film and Television Production MFA program at USC, award-winning filmmaker, and recipient of Entertainment Partner’s Scholarship program! Shandaeya…
Start a new discussion or join a conversation.
Welcome to the Production Lot – now that you’re here, it’s time to start sharing your ideas, commenting, and connecting with fellow members! Let's quickly review how to start posting. There are four types of posts you can create on the Production Lot: Discussions, Polls, and Questions. These post types are slightly…

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Daniel Fuentes is a US-based actor and producer with over 40 years of experience in the industry. In college and during his career as a firefighter, Daniel worked crew jobs as a set medic and security before transitioning into acting full time after retirement. Daniel believes the more experience you have in all levels of filmmaking, the better you are in your role.

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NFMLA Film Festival | InFocus: Veteran Cinema
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) hosts its October line-up, featuring its annual InFocus: Veteran Cinema program. The weekend’s programming also features a compelling collection of October Shorts, as well as the World Premiere of writer-director Stephen Takashima’s feature narrative Don’t Kill My Vibe. Schedule Details…
American Film Market
The American Film Market (AFM) returns to Los Angeles November 11 – 16! Every November, the entire global film industry converges for the American Film Market. AFM is the premier film acquisition, development and networking event where more than $1 Billion in distribution and film financing deals are closed each year on…

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