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Listen to "Talking Film Tax Benefits" with Fred Siegel, CPA
Producers, check out today's episode of The Art of Film Funding Podcast, hosted by Carole Dean and featuring special guest Fred Siegel, indie film, tax, and business consultant, and founder of Fred Siegel, CPA. Fred Siegel is an indie film, tax, and business consultant and founder of Fred Siegel, CPA (1997, NYC), a…
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How Production Incentives Help Indie Filmmakers Choose the Best Filming Locations
For independent filmmakers, the budget is one of, if not the most, significant factors in getting a film made. During every phase of production careful and strategic decisions must be made to manage costs, and location can play a large part in preserving the budget—thanks to production incentives. Many locations, both…
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What Does the UK’s New Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC) Mean for Productions?
As the UK government strengthens its support for productions, find out what the latest changes to the incentives regime mean for you. In the latest budget announced on March 6, 2024, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt included a range of new measures to be introduced to the UK incentive landscape. Combined with the introduction of the…
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The Indie Filmmaker's Guide to Production Incentives
Expert guidance on how production incentives work, and which may be best for your project and budget. For Independent film producers, the time couldn’t be better to embark on a new project! With the rise of new and expanded production incentives around the globe, filmmakers have more freedom to expand their creativity…
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8 Locations Independent Filmmakers Should Consider for Their Next Project
Jurisdictions with low minimum spend requirements and enticing incentive packages every filmmaker should know about. The independent film industry is navigating a dynamic and transformative period. In recent years there have been many changes reshaping the landscape of independent cinema, impacting production,…
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How to Secure Film Financing: An Overview for Indie Filmmakers
From choosing the right funding source to setting up LLCs and agreements, learn about the financing timeline and essential steps to structure your strategy effectively. Securing film financing is a complex process. First, you must figure out how to fund your project, sort out how to structure your legal business entity,…
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Filming in Australia: Incentives, infrastructure, and the future of production Down Under
Learn about Australia’s growing film incentives, new production facilities, and what’s next for Aussie filmmaking from Melbourne to the Gold Coast. Australia's significance to the history of cinema dates back to the production widely considered the world’s first feature film, ‘The Story of the Kelly Gang.’ Produced in…
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Watch: How to Boost Your Budget with the UK's Independent Film Tax Credit
Are you looking to maximize tax credits for your next film? Learn how you can leverage the UK's new 40% Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC)! In this webinar our expert panel discuss the ins and outs of the UK's new IFTC program, including eligibility requirements, theatrical release obligations, tax credit value, and…
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Ask the Experts – Do you have questions about the UK Independent Film Tax Credit?
Thank you for attending this week’s Master Series: Boost Your Budget with the IFCT. It was great to see so many of you in the audience! 60 minutes goes by quickly, so let’s keep the conversation going. Post your unanswered questions below in the comments! And catch the replay if you missed it, a recording of the webinar…
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Changes to Claiming UK Creative Sector Tax Incentives
What productions should know about the increased disclosure requirements under the UK's Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC). When the new UK Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit was introduced in January, one of the lesser discussed points was HMRC’s intention to increase the level of disclosure that it requires of companies…