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UK producers suggest implementing measures such as higher tax credits and enhanced producer support during development to aid the upcoming generation of filmmakers.
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- Six experienced UK producers discuss interventions to help the next generation of filmmakers.
- Building a successful independent film production company is challenging due to cash flow and financing difficulties.
- Increasing the tax credit for qualifying films could transform independent film investment and support entrepreneurial producers.
- A levy on streamers could provide funding for indigenous UK independent production, but there are concerns about making the industry less attractive for streamers.
- More support is needed for producers in development and for rewarding successful films.
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UK producers propose interventions to support the next generation of filmmakers, including increased tax credits and producer support in development.
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Six UK producers discuss challenges faced by independent film production companies and propose interventions to support the next generation. They suggest increasing tax credits for qualifying films to attract more investment and job opportunities. A levy on streamers is also considered, although concerns are raised about its impact on attracting streamers to the UK. The producers propose more support for producers in development and mention the possibility of wealthier production entities setting up funds to help develop careers. They emphasize the need for intervention and support to create opportunities for the next generation of filmmakers in the UK.
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Six experienced UK producers discuss the challenges faced by independent film production companies and propose interventions to support the next generation of filmmakers. They highlight the difficulties of sustaining and growing a company in the current climate. The producers suggest that increasing the tax credit for qualifying films could transform independent film investment, allowing for more outside equity and job opportunities. They also consider the idea of a levy on streamers to support indigenous UK independent production, while expressing concerns about its impact on attracting streamers to the UK. To support the next generation, the producers propose more support for producers in development and rewarding successful producers. They also mention the possibility of wealthier production entities supporting their colleagues or setting up funds to help develop careers. Overall, the producers emphasize the need for intervention and support to create opportunities for the next generation of filmmakers in the UK.
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Six experienced UK producers discuss the interventions that could support the next generation of filmmakers. They address the challenges of building a successful independent film production company, highlighting the difficulties of sustaining and growing a company in the current climate. They also discuss the potential impact of a new indie tax relief, suggesting that increasing the tax credit for qualifying films could transform independent film investment and allow for more outside equity and job opportunities. The producers also consider the idea of a levy on streamers to support indigenous UK independent production, acknowledging the potential benefits but also expressing concerns about the impact on attracting streamers to the UK.
In terms of supporting the next generation, the producers propose various ideas. They suggest that there needs to be more support for producers in development, and that successful producers should be rewarded more if their films are successful. They also mention the possibility of wealthier production entities supporting their colleagues or setting up funds to help develop careers.
Overall, the producers emphasize the need for intervention and support in order to overcome the challenges and create opportunities for the next generation of filmmakers in the UK.