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Global Production Incentives: A Look Back at 2024 and What’s Ahead in 2025
A retrospective of the major UK reforms, incentives introduced in Ireland & the broader European market, and opportunities for productions in Asia. The film and television industry continues to evolve as we emerge from years of social and economic challenges. Production incentives are one facet of the industry that has…
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The State of the Industry: 2024 in Review and Outlook for 2025
Despite months of disruption and downturn in production levels, incentives and infrastructure in the US and Canada remained stable, a promising sign for the year ahead. Similar to recent years, the global film and television production industry experienced significant challenges in 2024. In the wake of the Hollywood…
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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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California Governor Proposes $750 Million in Annual Film Tax Credits
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to more than double the amount the state offers in incentives, which would make its program one of the nation’s most generous. If the proposal is approved by the State Legislature, California would offer more money to entice film productions than any state except Georgia, which provides unlimited…
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Will US Tax Credits ever be able to compete with European Incentives?
Does anyone have any ideas about how US (and Los Angeles) can step up to compete with Euro tax credits? Rooting for Nevada to pass their incentives bill next year 🤞
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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…
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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…
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Film London Production Finance Market Opens with Keynote on the IFTC UK tax credit...
While we'd probably rather shoot in the US, it's good to know the tax credits available internationally. You can also do a deeper dive with EP's webinar on boosting your budget with UK's Independent Film Tax Credit.
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Tax Credit Changes Boost Film & TV Production in Ontario
Ontario’s recently enhanced tax credits make it easier than ever for productions of all sizes and genres to film in the province. The Welcome to Ontario sign says “Open for business”—and that’s certainly true in the entertainment world. Offering ample location diversity, healthy infrastructure, and access to abundant…
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Opinion Letter or Incentives Estimate: Which One Is Right for My Production?
Learn the difference between an incentives estimate and an opinion letter to help you obtain funding for your film and TV productions. With any production, it’s a good idea to get an incentives estimate to help you lock down your finance plan and be confident that your creative vision can become a reality. However,…