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August 22, 2024
How to Maximize the Benefits of Australia’s 30% Location Offset
Learn how to boost your production's budget with the recently ratified Location Offset, other state and federal incentives, and get best practices for successfully filming in Australia.
June 27, 2024
Post-Production Preparedness: How to Budget for Post & Delivery
Learn expert tips for effective budgeting, working with a post production supervisor, and cutting costs without compromising quality.
May 9, 2024
Boost Your Budget with the Independent Film Tax Credit
Learn how to maximize UK incentive dollars with the new IFTC!
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November 25, 2024
Louisiana Secures the Future of its Film and TV Industry Amid Tax Reform
Legislators motion to preserve Louisiana’s historic film tax credit, lowering the cap to $125M.
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Budgeting for 2025: UK Tax Increases Impacting Film & TV Productions
Learn how changes to UK payroll taxes and minimum wage rates will affect new and existing productions from April 2025.
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November 20, 2024
Canada Invests in Training and Education to Strengthen Film & TV Crew Base
Learn about the diverse education and development programs put in place to train the next wave of talented above and below-the-line production workers across Canada.
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November 6, 2024
What Does the UK's Enhanced VFX Rate Mean for Productions?
Learn how the incoming enhancement of the UK's VFX incentive rate, including the eligibility of generative AI costs, will work in practice for productions.
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10/10/2024
UK Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC) Approved: Key Updates for Producers
The UK government has passed the new Independent Film Tax...
10/29/2024
$750 Million Tax Incentive Proposal by California Governor Gavin Newsom Could Spell Relief...
A new proposal could double California's film & television tax...
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5 Reasons Every Production Accountant Needs the Paymaster Guide
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Ontario Ready for Hollywood Post-Strikes Reality: “It’s a Reset Year for Everyone”
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