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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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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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…
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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…
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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!
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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…
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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!
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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…
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Stream Outer Banks Season 4 on Netflix
The Pogues are back for Season 4 Part 2 streaming now on Netflix. Comment if you'll be watching!
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Generative AI Costs Deemed Eligible VFX Spend: What Does the UK's Enhanced Rate Mean for Productions
Learn how the incoming VFX incentive rate, including the eligibility of generative AI costs, will work in practice. In the Autumn 2024 budget, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves and HMRC and the Treasury brought welcome clarity as to the incoming enhancement of the VFX incentive rate that was initially announced in the March 2024…
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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…