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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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EP Blog
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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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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EP Blog
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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EP Blog
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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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...
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...
4/16/2024
How to Prepare for an Audit: Tips for UK Productions
Discover key strategies UK film and TV production companies can...
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