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Master Series - Your guide to intelligent production.

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.
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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.
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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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October 28, 2024

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.
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October 16, 2024

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.
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October 10, 2024

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.
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September 25, 2024

Incentives Estimate or Opinion Letter: Which One Is Right for My Production?

Looking to obtain funding for your production? Learn whether an incentives estimate or an opinion letter is right for you.
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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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9/9/2024

5 Reasons Every Production Accountant Needs the Paymaster Guide

Learn why EP’s Paymaster Rate Guide is the go-to resource for...
9/9/2024

Ontario Ready for Hollywood Post-Strikes Reality: “It’s a Reset Year for Everyone”

Slowly but powerfully the major studios and streamers have...
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4/16/2024

How to Prepare for an Audit: Tips for UK Productions

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