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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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Royal Television Society Launches Film & TV Mini MBA with Support from EP’s FLB Accountants
This first-of-its-kind course is aimed at media professionals who want to broaden their skillset and progress their careers, as well as those in adjacent sectors who are seeking a thorough grounding in TV and streaming media. The Royal Television Society (RTS) – a leading UK educational charity which promotes the art and…
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The Producer’s Guide to Unions in the UK Film and TV Industry
Take a whistle-stop tour of the main unions governing the UK film and TV industry so that you can be confident you’re operating in line with industry standards. Behind the scenes of the UK film and TV industry, a network of unions and industry bodies work together to protect workers' rights, negotiate fair contracts,…
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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,…
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Applications Open for Production Guild of Great Britain's Step Up to Production Accountant Programme
The Production Guild of Great Britain and Entertainment Partners are delighted to announce that applications are now open for our Step Up to Production Accountant Training Programme, taking place in Manchester, England. This fully subsidised course is funded by the Talent Development Fund, which was created by…
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What is an Incentives Estimate... and Why Do I Need One?
Find out how an incentives estimate can help you to lock down your production's finance plan and turn your creative dream into a reality. Incentives are becoming an increasingly important element of finance plans around the world – for everything from major studio and streamer productions to independent features and even…
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UK Moves Toward e-Visas, Phasing Out Biometric Residence Documents
Find out what UK productions should do to prepare for the expiration of biometric residence permits on December 31, 2024. As part of its plan to modernize the UK’s immigration system, the UK's Home Office wants to implement e-Visas for most visa holders living in the UK by 2025. As such, most physical documents – such as…
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How Could the UK’s New Labour Government Impact the Film & TV Industry?
Learn about policies proposed under the Labour government's 'New Deal for Working People' that may impact UK film and TV productions and their workers. On July 4, 2024 the UK elected a new Labour government, heralding an end to 14 years of Conservative leadership and a new era for UK politics. In the run-up to the…
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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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Breaking Down Barriers: How Leading UK Organisations are Driving Inclusion in Film and TV
Notable UK training bodies and industry partners gather to reaffirm their mission to drive change and broaden awareness and access to production roles. Leading UK training organisations and industry partners came together in Winnersh, Berkshire on June 6 to recognise the remarkable efforts being made to foster inclusivity…