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Don't miss out on learning about the latest in film funding and distribution for independent films! Grants, tax incentives, product placement, streamers, and studios - it's all covered. Be prepared for the changing market landscape! Link in bio for more details and to get tickets. #FilmFunding #IndependentFilms #Grants #TaxIncentives #MarketChanges

This is why copyrights, contracts, and chain of title to your film are so important - it can mean the difference between your project getting funded versus passed over. Thanks for your thoughts, Jon.

SA’s film industry is at a pivotal juncture as government reforms have shrunk tax breaks for foreign-funded projects. On Tuesday, I joined Noluthando Mthonti - Mlambo on BusinessDay TV to unpack some of the issues faced by independent filmmakers in SA. It is feared the contentious policy changes will stifle growth in the sector and lead to losses of billions in potential investment. The industry, which once thrived on international collaborations, faces a downturn as professionals seek greener pastures. The revised foreign film tax rebate offers 20% on qualifying expenditure with an additional 5% for postproduction services provided by black-owned companies, capped at R25m, down from R50m. "As a result of the actions of the department of trade, industry & competition (DTIC) officials, the SA audiovisual industry is in a state of deindustrialisation as both producers and crew find other work, careers or countries to work in," said the Independent Producers Organisation (IPO). "A country in desperate need of job creation is, in fact, forcing producer members out of the industry and thereby putting an end to their businesses that create jobs through [the] DTIC." The department says fiscal constraints have led to the policy changes and has called on greater participation by the private to alleviate the situation. International production companies invest more than R10bn annually in SA. According to the SA Cultural Observatory, in 2020 creative industries contributed R63bn to SA’s economy. These industries now contribute an estimated R90bn, with most coming from audiovisual. WATCH https://lnkd.in/dicbz3yC

Get your film(s) distributed! How to profit fairly! Secure your profits, understand Traps, Tricks and Tips!

Get your film(s) distributed! How to profit fairly! Secure your profits, understand Traps, Tricks and Tips!

Get your film(s) distributed! How to profit fairly! Secure your profits, understand Traps, Tricks and Tips!

For those of us who need a lesson on film finance incentives, here is a helpful article. #filmmakers #filmindustry #entertainmentindustry #entertainment #business https://lnkd.in/eF93gxJn

Get your film(s) distributed! How to profit fairly! Secure your profits, understand Traps, Tricks and Tips!

🎬 Industry Alert: UK Indie Film Sector in Jeopardy According to Rebecca O’Brien 🎬 In a compelling testimony to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, Rebecca O’Brien, the Bafta-winning producer behind Ken Loach’s films, expressed a dire need for additional fiscal support for the UK indie film industry. Highlighting the challenges brought by streaming services, the rise of high-end TV, and Hollywood’s dominance, O’Brien raised concerns over the sustainability of independent filmmaking in the UK. With decades of experience and a portfolio of impactful films, O’Brien’s insights call for immediate action to preserve the UK’s rich tradition of indie cinema. This is a pivotal moment for stakeholders across the industry to rally for measures that ensure the survival and growth of British film. https://shorturl.at/eilN6 #UKFilmIndustry #RebeccaOBrien #KenLoach #IndieFilmSupport #CulturalPolicy #FilmProduction