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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…
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UK Incentives Update: What HMRC's New Guidance Means for Your Production
Find out how HMRC's updated guidance on the UK Audio-visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC) could affect your tax credit claim. HMRC recently updated its UK Audio-visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC) guidance on a few areas that could affect the total value of claims and when expenditure is claimable. Change 1: Four-Month Rule…
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Film & TV Production Outlook 2026: Tax Incentives, Audience Demand and Where Production is Heading
The entertainment industry is stabilizing thanks to competitive film incentives, smarter financing strategies, and audiences seeking original stories. The film and television industry is in a better place now than it has been in a few years, and that distinction is worth noting. After strikes, spending pullbacks, and a…
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Film and Television Production Incentive Updates: March 2026
Learn about the latest tax incentive program changes across North America, the UK and Europe—and how your production can maximize these savings! United States Jurisdictions Enacted U.S. Incentive Legislation CALIFORNIA San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has signed legislation modernizing the city's outdated (2006) film…
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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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The Producer's Guide to AVEC and the VFX Uplift
What productions need to know about the UK’s 29.25% AVEC + VFX uplift, including who qualifies, how to claim it, and the four major risks to avoid. Since shifting from the traditional Film Tax Relief (FTR) system to the Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC), HMRC has begun the first phase of “future-proofing” the UK with…
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CALIFORNIA
California just scored a blockbuster win for film production. Governor Newsom today announced that 38 new film projects have been conditionally approved for tax credits in the latest round of the expanded Film & Television Tax Credit Program 4.0. This slate is especially exciting! It’s the first round to include animated…
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New Zealand Expands ISPR Tax Incentive: What the Changes Mean for Film, TV & VFX Projects
Changes to New Zealand’s ISPR incentive lower spend thresholds and boost VFX eligibility for international productions. New Zealand’s production industry supports 5,200 screen businesses, employs around 24,000 people, and generates $3.5 billion annually. To continue growing a thriving production industry, New Zealand…