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The Filmmaker's Guide to the UK Cultural Test
Find out whether your film or TV show will pass the UK’s Cultural Test, a key step in qualifying for a UK incentive. Passing the so-called “Cultural Test” is a key step in qualifying for a UK incentive, including the new Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC). But what exactly is the Cultural Test and what requirements must a…
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How Will the New Spring Statement Impact UK Film and TV Productions?
Find out how Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement 2025 will impact payroll budgets for film and TV productions shooting in the UK. On March 26, 2025 UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented her Spring Statement to Parliament. Despite a backdrop of low economic growth and increasing government borrowing costs, the…
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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…
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Good news for independent film in CA-- but there are still some big questions.
The good news: Of the 51 projects supported in this round of CA film incentives, 43 are indies! The question in producer circles is this: it worth it to stay in LA over shopping for a better deal that you could likely get in another state? The talent, department heads and crews are here vs. the bottom line.
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How to Get Your Payroll Ready for Year-End: A Guide for UK Productions
Find out how UK production teams can streamline their year-end payroll and ensure a smooth transition to the new tax year. With the UK tax year ending on April 5, now is the time to get your final production payroll in order so that you can ensure your records are up to date and start the new tax year off on the right…
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California's Latest Production BOOM - Thank you CA Film/TV Tax Credit!!!
California’s Film & TV Credit Just Had Its Biggest Allocation of Feature and Independent Films Ever! A further celebration for independent film! Congratulations again Sean Baker, “Anora”, Neon and FilmNation! The California Film Commission just greenlit a record-breaking 51 productions through the state’s tax credit…
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Incentives News to Know: What We’re Tracking in March
Your guide to enacted and proposed legislation across the US, Canada, Europe, and other international territories. Spring is almost here, and legislative sessions are underway! In this post, learn about important enacted and proposed changes that will impact production incentives in the US and around the world. There’s a…
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Animation Around the World: How Incentives Drive a Growing Industry
Learn how many countries, including the US, Canada and UK, are boosting global animation business with strong incentives and a commitment to the future of the industry. The animation industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, fueled by a rise in worldwide production incentives. Governments around the…
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Ask the Experts – Budgeting for UK Productions in 2025
Thank you for attending this week’s Master Series: Budgeting for 2025: What UK Productions Need to Know It was great to see so many of you in the audience! We covered a lot in the webinar. If you have questions about anything we discussed, please post a comment below and our experts will provide more insights. You may also…
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"Hollywood East" - Can Nevada's Parallel incentives bills pass without working together?
I'd rather keep production in LA, but Nevada would be a close second. With plans to increase the state incentives from $10M to $163M annually between two bills currently being proposed, can the Sony/Hughes Corp Summerlin Studios backed bill and the Manhattan Beach Studios/Birtcher Development/UNLV Nevada studios backed…
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Oklahoma’s Film Incentives Fuel $161.3M Growth
Oklahoma’s film spending grew $161.3M yearly after raising its rebate budget, boosting industry jobs and wages to $80,000 per job. Spending on film and TV production in Oklahoma has grown $161.3 million annually since the state raised its annual cash rebate budget from $8 million to $30 million in 2021. That moved…