Film Commissions
Film Commissions
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Based in the world's first UNESCO City of Film we provide a FREE service which will allow you to find the perfect location, the ideal crew, assistance with permissions, liaisons, how to approach parking and traffic control. We are located at the University of Bradford. Having close connections with the local council, businesses and property owners we can guarantee to support all your needs to ensure productions run smoothly. For any filming taking place within the Bradford district it is important to us that we are aware of your intentions so that we can assist and continue with our reputation as being a film friendly city.
The main aim is to make sure that your ideas are made into something possible with professional help and advice.
Our approach is unique and responsive, encouraging those with a creative mind in Film & Television to succeed.
Cardiff Film Office is a division of the City of Cardiff Council and manages filming and photographic shoots for the capital city of Wales - the most film-friendly city in Wales.
We make filming happen quickly and efficiently thanks to our easy-to-use application service. We also fully understand the pressures and requirements of each production, and are committed to the belief that the best way to enable filming is to ensure it does not place unreasonable demands on the locale in which it happens. Key to this is adequate preparation time, proper planning and effective consultation.
Our service:
- Offers contact to the local film sector and with public authorities.
- Coordinates and assists filmmakers in securing filming permits.
- Provides information about local conditions and logistics services.
- Operates an international marketing strategy to promote Cardiff as a top film-production location.
We are constantly looking to make filming in Cardiff easier and are acutely aware of the importance the Film Industry has in promoting local areas, the capital city of Wales and the UK at large.
You can contact Cardiff Film Office either by phone, email or send in an application using our automated online system to obtain permission for your shoot.
For all British qualifying films of any budget level, the film production company can now claim a payable cash rebate of up to 25% of UK qualifying expenditure.
The Tax Relief is capped at 80% of core expenditure i.e. even if you spend 100% qualifying expenditure in the UK, tax relief is payable on up to 80%.
There is no budget limit.
Accessing UK Film 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 10%
Tax relief is available on qualifying UK production expenditure on the lower of either 80% of total core expenditure or the actual UK core expenditure incurred
There is no cap on the amount which can be claimed
The FPC responsible for the film needs to be within the UK corporation tax net
Minimum UK spend requirement
A minimum of 10% of costs must be spent on UK qualifying production expenditure.
UK qualifying production expenditure is defined as expenditure incurred on filming activities (pre-production, principal photography and post production) which take place within the UK, irrespective of the nationality of the persons carrying out the activity.
HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) definition of UK spend introduces the concept of where a good or service is “used or consumed†in the UK. If they are used or consumed in the UK, the expenditure is treated as UK expenditure (under the rules set out in the clauses of the Finance Bill). If they are used or consumed outside the UK, they do not count as UK expenditure.
Further details on the definition of “used or consumed†are available in HMRC’s guidance on Film Tax Relief.
Film Production Company (FPC)
UK Film Tax Relief is available to FPCs.
The FPC is defined as the company responsible for the principal photography and post production of the film and for the completion of the finished film. (There is no requirement for the film rights to be owned by the FPC at the time the film is completed).
The FPC must be within the UK corporation tax net.
Incentives & Reliefs Team
The UK now has a specialist government team to deal with the corporation tax affairs of companies which are eligible for Film Tax Relief. The team, which is part of HM Revenue & Customs, works mostly with Special Purpose Vehicles established to make a single film.
The Manchester Incentives & Reliefs Team can be contacted at creative.industries@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk or tel: +44(0) 3000 510 191.
From people to places, our team can help you find and access the industry's finest, liaising with local authorities, film offices, regional and national partners to gain filming permissions and facilitate a smooth shoot.
Handling around 1,000 enquiries a year, we have recently supported TV and feature film drama, including Fox Pictures' The Monuments Men, Warner Bros.' Jupiter Ascending, and DNA Films' Far from the Madding Crowd, Hartswood Films' Sherlock, Origin Pictures' Jamaica Inn and Mr Selfridge for ITV Studios.
Our regionally-based, national team will help you conduct a more extensive search and provide a bespoke service, managing your enquiry and ensuring you are speaking to the right person.
Whether you are working on film, TV, commercials, games or any other media, take a look at our Services Directory to find crew and production services in Fife and Tayside. Angus, Dundee, Fife and Perthshire have hosted film and TV production like Outlander, Captain America, Under the Skin, Tommy's Honour, Silent Witness and Whisky Galore. Dundee has a global reputation as one of Europe's key hubs for computer games and mobile digital content development. It was the first city to offer a degree in computer games at Abertay University and was home to the development of Grand Theft Auto.
There are all kinds of hotels and places to stay close to the film locations you've chosen. You need accommodation that caters for early mornings and late nights and offers a flexible approach. To find accommodation ranging across luxurious, world famous, budget and self-catering take a look at hotels below or let us know what you're looking for and we'll help set things up. We work with national and regional tourism organisations to make sure you get a film crew friendly reception.
For time out, whether you prefer city life, the great outdoors or even the great indoors, it's all here. You can take to the skies, sea, mountains and rivers for flying, climbing, diving, roller-blading and, of course, golf. There are leisure centres with ice rinks, swimming pools and gyms. Head to restaurants with award winning chefs and try out the region's bars, cinemas, theatres, clubs, art and culture.
The team is very experienced in working with media projects and can get things moving for you, so let us help you find the right film and TV locations, crew and facilities for your project. We also help with accommodation, recces, research and official permits. Let us know what you need and we will do our best to help.
FifeScreen+TayScreen is a member of the Scottish Locations Network with Creative Scotland and the European Film Commissions Network.
Filmmakers shooting in the Edinburgh city region may be interested in the funding opportunities provided by the national screen commission Creative Scotland, including the Production Growth Fund. http://www.creativescotland.com/funding/funding-programmes/targeted-funding/screen
Being part of the UK means that filmmakers shooting in the Edinburgh city region may be eligible for tax relief. For qualifying feature films, up to 25% tax relief of 80% of total qualifying UK expenditure is available. For scripted television projects with a minimum core expenditure of £1 million per broadcast hour, the a rebate of up to 25% of qualifying UK expenditure is available.
http://www.britishfilmcommission.org.uk/hetvtaxrelief
Film Edinburgh is the film commission for Edinburgh, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders - the local authorities in the southeast of Scotland. We offer free advice to productions on the locations, crew and facilities that are available in this area and have the contacts you will need if your shoot requires parking, road closures, police personnel, street furniture removal etc. Our local knowledge will save you time in setting up your shoot.
Established in 1990 as the first film office in Scotland, we have extensive experience of facilitating productions, in-depth local knowledge, a vast range of locations and excellent relationships in and around the Edinburgh city region which together make Film Edinburgh a one-stop-shop for filming and production needs in the Edinburgh city region.
With over 400 film locations on our database, whether you are a student or a Hollywood producer, we are here to help you find what you are looking for. From grand country houses, to ornate gardens, pretty villages and historic forts, we have quirky, unique and traditional venues, suitable for a wide range of filming genres.
