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The Indie Filmmaker's Guide to Tax Credits & Incentives in 2026
Learn how to compare tax credits, rebates and more, and why incentives are a key piece of an independent film's finance plan. For independent film producers, incentives have become one of the most important tools in a film finance plan. With the rise of new and expanded production incentives around the globe, filmmakers…
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NY Filmmakers - Pool 2 applications for the independent film tax credit open Sep. 16th!
New York-based independent film producers, don't miss the window to submit your incentive application – open beginning September 16th. The New York State Independent Film Tax Credit Program application window for Pool 2 will re-open on September 16, 2026 at 10:00am EDT and will remain open pending availability of…
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Co-Productions and the UK AVEC: What Producers Need to Know
Learn the difference between official and unofficial co-productions and how this distinction affects eligibility for the UK Audio Audio-visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC) and qualification requirements. International co-productions are an increasingly common way to finance and produce film and television projects. For…
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Film & TV Production Incentive Updates: August 2026
Global film incentive programs have continued to evolve in 2026. Here's your expert breakdown of enacted legislation, proposed bills and more. What changed in film and TV production incentives in the first half of 2026? Quite a lot. Hawaii signed legislation (Act 185) raising its base credits to 22–27% and extending the…
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California Just Approved 41 New Films. The Real Story Is in the Spend, Not the Count!!
California just approved 41 new films in the final round of its expanded Film and Television Tax Credit. Here is what the headlines miss. By count, this looks like an indie town. 35 of the 41 films are independent, with 30 under $10M. By dollars, not so much. One Warner Bros. feature carries $121M in qualified spend, more…
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The Producer's Guide to Global VFX and Post-Production Tax Incentives in 2026
Discover how VFX and post-production tax incentives work across the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and beyond — and how to capture the full incentive value for your project. VFX and post-production now represent a significant and growing share of total film and television budgets. A growing number of governments around the…
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U.S. Finally Stems the Bleeding in Film Production — but Will It Last?
U.S. FILM & TV PRODUCTION? Are we calling this a comeback?? Not quite. We can say the patient has a pulse, and it is getting a little stronger. After several difficult years for U.S. production, Q1 2026 is showing some early signs of stabilization. As is the box office (12% higher than this same time last year – and we…
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Film & TV Incentive Updates: Spring 2026 Roundup
Spring is here and incentive programs are rolling out new updates! In this month's roundup, we cover Hawaii, British Columbia, Mexico, Portugal, and more. No matter where you are producing, Entertainment Partners gives you the production incentives intelligence you need to make informed location and budgeting…