PRODUCTION SERVICE EUROPE




United Kingdom
The British Film Commission (BFC) is the UK Government’s national organisation responsible for international film and TV production in the UK. The BFC is assigned to maximise and support the production of international feature film and TV to ensure the continued growth of the UK’s screen industries. Many different ways of funding are possible in the UK, ranging from government tax relief, numerous film funds like BFI, BBC Film, Film4 to regional funds offering support of up to £800k per production. The BFI fund has a volume of £26m per year, of which £10 are for production. Film4 comprises £15m. Besides the funding possibilities, the UK offers a film tax relief programme as a cash rebate of up to 25% of UK qualifying costs without a limit on the film’s budget and capped at 80% of the core expenditure.
Key Facts.
Incentive
25% Tax Relief
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Project Cap
No
Additional regional subsidies
Yes
Locations
Historic, majestic Castles, gothic Churches, Coastline (North Sea), rugged Moors, Metropolitan
News
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Minimum Spend
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Annual Cap
No
Visual Effects Grant
Yes
Specials
Not a member of the EU
No Euro currency
Themed backlot sets