Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad
Trinidad & Tobago Film Company Ltd.
Film Incentives have been introduced and are very attractive offering between 12.5% to 30% rebates for projects shot on location.
United Kingdom
UK Film Council
The benefits of qualifying as a British film attract many international productions to the UK. Working towards and attaining qualification provides a number of advantages; productions are eligible to apply for national funding and for the benefits of the UK’s tax relief structures.
Qualifying as a British film
Films can qualify as British in one of three ways:
• One of the UK’s official co-production treaties
• The European Convention on co-production
• The Cultural Test (Schedule 1 to the Films Act 1985)
Accessing UK tax relief
• Tax relief is available for British qualifying films. Films must either pass the Cultural Test or qualify as an official co-production.
• Films must be intended for theatrical release.
• Films, including those made under official co-production treaties, must reach a minimum UK spend requirement of 25%.
• Tax relief is available on qualifying UK production expenditure up to a maximum of 80% of total qualifying costs.
• The Film production company (FPC) responsible for the film needs to be within the UK corporation tax net.
Value of UK tax relief
For films that cost up to £20 million, the FPC can claim an enhanced deduction of 100% with a payable cash element of 25% of UK qualifying film production expenditure.
For films that cost over £20 million, the FPC can claim an enhanced deduction of 80% with a payable cash element of 20% of UK qualifying film production expenditure.
England
Film London
No Local incentives other than practical incentives and discounts.
www.UKfilmcouncil.org.uk
North West Vision & Media
Free film liaison service with experienced staff
Funding and co-production opportunities
On-line crew and facilities database
On-line searchable locations library
Printed production guide
Competitive facility & crew rates (30% cheaper than London)
Film Friendly infrastructure
International airport
Guernsey
Guernsey Film Commission
For short shoots the Film Commissioner can act as a Location Manager and pre-shoot will act as a location scout. There may be a charge for the services of the commission but there is no permitting scheme operating in the Islands. Many locations are available free of charge and the Island is extremely film friendly. To discuss your project contact Jason Moriarty in the first instance.
Scotland
Scottish Screen
Scottish Screen runs a range of funding schemes, from script development and short film funds to production funding and new media initiatives. Funding is to support the Scottish film industry, and there are always co-funding opportunities with Scottish producers. So far there have been a number of successful co-productions with European countries. Recce funds are available for travel and accommodation within Scotland from the Locations department. Free copies of Film Bang, the production guide for Scotland, are also available.
Wales
Wales Screen Commission
The Creative IP Fund for Wales can provide investment from £50,000 up to £700,000 on projects which have at least 60% of their funding in place. Investment is in the intellectual property content of the project and not in the production company. Projects must also demonstrate an economic benefit to Wales.
UK tax credits apply.
Free and comprehensive film commission support service.
Production costs estimated at 30% lower than London and the South east.
Experienced local crew and wide range of technical facilities.
Searchable databases for crew, faculties and accommodation via website.
Friendly and enthusiastic team of experienced staff.
Epic Locations!