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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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Tax Credit Changes Positively Impact Film and Television Production in Ontario
Ontario’s recent tax credit changes make it easier than ever for film and TV productions of all sizes and genres to film in the province.
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September 9, 2024
5 Reasons Every Production Accountant Needs the Paymaster Guide
Learn why EP’s Paymaster Rate Guide is the go-to resource for paymasters, producers and production accountants—for over 30 years!
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Slowly but powerfully the major studios and streamers have returned to shoot originals on a tighter budget across a Canadian province primed for a strong comeback.
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8/22/2024
The Arms Race Behind Where Movies Shoot
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8/7/2024
Budgeting Tips and Best Practices for Post-Production and Delivery
Expert advice about post-production and distribution to help...
7/1/2024
EP’s Jane Corden Speaks on Global Collaboration Panel at Australia’s SCREEN FOREVER 38
Industry experts gather to discuss the state of Australian film...
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How to Prepare for an Audit: Tips for UK Productions
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