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The Beginner’s Guide to Soft Money Financing
Learn how to leverage incentives, film funds, and more to finance your next project. You’ve got the vision, now it’s time to start financing your project. One of the first ways to secure your funding is through something called “soft money.” Soft money is an umbrella term encompassing a variety of different funding options…
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) Opens Doors for Independent Filmmakers and Creators
Learn how Larry Laboe and the team at NFMLA are helping filmmakers and creators of all backgrounds succeed in the challenging world of Hollywood. Question marks linger for filmmakers following the months-long Hollywood labor disputes of 2023. Despite resolutions across the board, including successful negotiations in 2024…
UK Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC) Approved: Key Updates for Producers
The UK government has passed the new Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC) into law, providing welcome clarity on the qualifying criteria and director/scriptwriter conditions. On October 9, 2024 the UK government formally passed the Statutory Instrument finalising and bringing into law in full the Independent Film Tax…
6 Ways Film and TV Producers Can Benefit from Filming in Canada
Learn why Canada’s recent production infrastructure and tax incentive changes offer big benefits to local and international producers. Thanks to favorable tax incentive programs, diverse landscapes, and robust infrastructure supported by a skilled workforce, Canada has been a top film and television production destination…
APPLY NOW: Women In Film (WIF) Fellowship Programs
In an industry where diverse voices have historically been sidelined, Women in Film (WIF) is reshaping the narrative, championing diversity, and breaking down barriers to create a more inclusive production culture. WIF works tirelessly to advance the careers of women, nonbinary, and trans people, providing them with…

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Incitation & Avantages du tournage au Maroc.
Bonjour tous le monde, Je suis ravi de rejoindre le groupe. J’en profite tout de suite pour partager avec vous que le tournage au Maroc, pour des productions étrangères présente deux avantages financiers : primo : l’exhauneration de la tva (20%) du budget investi au Maroc. Seconde : Si le projet est éligible, il bénéfice…
Must follows on LinkedIn/Substack...?
Here are some folks I follow with strong insights on the industry— who am I missing? Simon Pulman - LinkedIn - Attorney with a deep knowledge of gaming and great insights on where audience engagement is going. Ted Hope - Substack & LinkedIn - Hope for Film. Powerhouse indie producer and former head of Amazon films. The…
Do we create opportunity or find opportunity?
I've been in the industry as an independent for many years and have come to appreciate the power of networking. That said, the biggest challenge I've had is connecting with the right people who are serious about Producing, and who have the means to take a project to completion. In the past I've done all the work myself…
Share Your Halloween Costumes!
Want to show off your Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice costume? Or the Inside Out 2 looks you created for the whole family? Comment below with your Halloween photos to share with the Production Lot community!
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…

Must follows on LinkedIn/Substack...?
Here are some folks I follow with strong insights on the industry— who am I missing? Simon Pulman - LinkedIn - Attorney with a deep knowledge of gaming and great insights on where audience engagement is going. Ted Hope - Substack & LinkedIn - Hope for Film. Powerhouse indie producer and former head of Amazon films. The…
Do we create opportunity or find opportunity?
I've been in the industry as an independent for many years and have come to appreciate the power of networking. That said, the biggest challenge I've had is connecting with the right people who are serious about Producing, and who have the means to take a project to completion. In the past I've done all the work myself…
Check out new series Cross on Prime!
Cross, a new thriller series based off of James Patterson's Alex Cross novels, is streaming now on Prime. Let us know what other shows you're watching this weekend!
Canada Invests in Crew Training and Education
Learn about the diverse education and development programs put in place to train the next wave of talented above and below-the-line production workers across Canada. Canada has long been recognized as a global film and television industry leader, with cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal serving as highly…
Incitation & Avantages du tournage au Maroc.
Bonjour tous le monde, Je suis ravi de rejoindre le groupe. J’en profite tout de suite pour partager avec vous que le tournage au Maroc, pour des productions étrangères présente deux avantages financiers : primo : l’exhauneration de la tva (20%) du budget investi au Maroc. Seconde : Si le projet est éligible, il bénéfice…

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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…
The Filmmaker’s Guide to Equity Financing and Compliance
Get answers to common questions about equity financing and what corporate compliance responsibilities independent producers must fulfill. Independent producers most times rely on outside financing—from equity investors, crowdfunding platforms, non-profits, and even friends and family—to fund projects. I recently wrote a…
3 Easy Ways to Make Connections on Production Lot
Looking to grow your network and make personal connections with other production pros? You've landed in the right spot! Here are three simple strategies to help you connect with other members of the community and start fostering meaningful relationships. 1. Send a private message Is there a fellow community member you want…
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…

Member Spotlight

Stephen Lacombe is an aspiring producer with an extensive background in television and film production, currently based in New York City. Stephen's passion for storytelling has been the driving force behind his journey in the industry. His expertise lies in coordinating logistics, managing production assets, and providing support to creative teams.

Stephen Lacombe

Upcoming Events

Power Women Summit
TheWrap’s Power Women Summit brings together the leading women of entertainment and media for a day of inspiration, insight, and discussion. With the theme of “Aspire,” the Power Women Summit reconvenes live and in person for a packed program including Elizabeth Olsen (actress, “His Three Daughters”), Stacey…
FOCUS London
From film and TV to advertisers and gamers; from pre to post-production – FOCUS is a trade event for anyone involved in the creation, production and promotion of on-screen entertainment. Claim your free pass and join audiovisual professionals from over 100 countries – network, learn and be inspired. The Entertainment…
Streamline Your Approach to UK Production Incentives
If you’re attending this year's FOCUS conference (Dec 10-11, London) and are looking to produce content in the UK, don’t miss this session with Entertainment Partners’ incentives, accounting and product experts – and their special guest Stefan D’Bart (Co-Founder/CEO of Bromantics) – as they discuss the UK incentives…

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