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Co-production. Qualifying as a British film, high-end television programme, animation programme or children’s television programme under one of the UK ’s official co-production treaties allows you to access UK tax relief. For film it also allows you to apply to the BFI Film Fund.
- Can the BFI suggest possible co–production partners for my production?
- When do I need to register my co–production at the competent authority in the UK?
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- Is there a distinction between qualifying spend for co–productions and the UK tax relief?
- BFI International Strategy
- Bilateral co-production treaties with the UK
- International sales and distribution support
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- Unofficial co-productions
- Is there a distinction between qualifying spend for co–productions and the UK tax relief?
- Is there a distinction between qualifying spend for co–productions and the UK tax relief?
- Can the BFI suggest possible co–production partners for my production?
- When do I need to register my co–production at the competent authority in the UK?
- BFI International Strategy
- Bilateral co-production treaties with the UK
- International sales and distribution support
The BFI can’t recommend individual UK producers, but there are several sources that will help you identify potential partners (see ‘It’s all about WHO’).
Applications for interim or final approval under the co-production agreements should be made to the BFI Certification Unit. Applications for interim approval should be made at least four weeks before the start of principal photography. Final approval will only be granted once the film is completed. (See Useful Links)
BFI Certification Unit (for registering a co-production or cultural test application to qualify as British and to subsequently apply for the UK’s film tax relief) bfi.org.uk/film-industry/british-certification-tax-relief A with Guide to the UK weareukfilm.com @weareukfilm co-producing
Yes. For co–productions, qualifying UK spend can include goods, services, facilities and personnel from the UK, regardless of whether it is spent in the UK or elsewhere in the world. This spend will contribute towards your co– production contribution (see ‘It’s all about HOW’). For tax relief purposes, qualifying spend can only include what was use...
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Media Desk UK mediadeskuk.eu/funding/media-sub-programme BFI Film Export Fund (for intl sales agents) bfi.org.uk/film-industry/film-export-fund
Co-producing allows pooling of creative, financial and technical expertise and An official UK co-production is a film production between the UK and one or more countries made under one of the UK’s official bi-lateral co-production treaties or the European Convention on Cinematographic Co-production. Qualifying as an official co-production, and ther...
Co-producing allows pooling of creative, financial and technical expertise and An official UK co-production is a film production between the UK and one or more countries made under one of the UK’s official bi-lateral co-production treaties or the European Convention on Cinematographic Co-production. Qualifying as an official co-production, and ther...
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Co-producing allows pooling of creative, financial and technical expertise and An official UK co-production is a film production between the UK and one or more countries made under one of the UK’s official bi-lateral co-production treaties or the European Convention on Cinematographic Co-production. Qualifying as an official co-production, and ther...
• Australia • Brazil • Canada • China • France • India • Israel • Jamaica • Morocco • New Zealand • Occupied Palestinian Territories • South Africa
The UK can also co-produce with countries with whom it does not have a treaty. This involves qualifying as a British film under the Cultural Test (see ‘It’s all about WHERE’).
Yes. For co–productions, qualifying UK spend can include goods, services, facilities and personnel from the UK, regardless of whether it is spent in the UK or elsewhere in the world. This spend will contribute towards your co– production contribution (see ‘It’s all about HOW’). For tax relief purposes, qualifying spend can only include what was use...
Yes. For co–productions, qualifying UK spend can include goods, services, facilities and personnel from the UK, regardless of whether it is spent in the UK or elsewhere in the world. This spend will contribute towards your co– production contribution (see ‘It’s all about HOW’). For tax relief purposes, qualifying spend can only include what was use...
The BFI can’t recommend individual UK producers, but there are several sources that will help you identify potential partners (see ‘It’s all about WHO’).
Applications for interim or final approval under the co-production agreements should be made to the BFI Certification Unit. Applications for interim approval should be made at least four weeks before the start of principal photography. Final approval will only be granted once the film is completed. (See Useful Links) BFI Certification Unit (for re...
bfi.org.uk/film-industry/bfi-international-strategy
bfi.org.uk/film-industry/british-certification-tax-relief/co-production
Media Desk UK mediadeskuk.eu/funding/media-sub-programme BFI Film Export Fund (for intl sales agents) bfi.org.uk/film-industry/film-export-fund National film agencies in the UK bfi.org.uk/film-industry/bfi-network
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UK Global Screen Fund. The £7 million per annum fund is designed to boost international development, coproduction, distribution and promotional opportunities for the UK’s independent screen sector.
Most multilateral and some bilateral feature film co-productions fall under the European Convention on Cinematographic Co-production. This is a Council of Europe legal instrument which opened for signature in 1992, came into force in 1994 and has been signed by 43 European countries.
EURIMAGES supports fiction, animation and documentary feature films of a minimum length of 70 minutes. The Fund aims to encourage co-productions between our member states. There are three calls for projects per year.
Feb 9, 2017 · Europe’s latest co-production legislation makes it easier to co-produce with international partners. Geoffrey Macnab looks at what the changes mean for producers.
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An official UK co-production is a film production between the UK and one or more countries made under one of the UK’s official bi-lateral co-production treaties or the European Convention on Cinematographic Co-production.
