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Georgette Skolnick
Need help on what to do

Hi Everyone. I hope someone has an idea on how to solve this problem:

I am an Official Nominee of the New Media Film Festival. I was invited and participated in their Webinar on June 5 (BLOCK 2, JUST ONE INCH) and then attended the Festival on June 6th.  I have proof that I am a Nominee--emails, phot...

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Wal Friman

The best way to solve this is to inform the person in charge. As I understand she, the founder / director confirms that she is personally informed. Calls you a nominee. Now, if you hope for a scandal, cross your fingers that she forgets. Otherwise hope that she remembers.

Rose Scott

It seems she is saying that if she were in your position, she would have reacted differently and because you reacted in your own way, that you are now somehow ineligible for help.

Georgette Skolnick

Wal, I don't want to start a war here with the possibility that I'm blacklisted as a "difficult person". I just feel asking questions is not a legit reason to disqualify a script as she threatened to...

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Wal Friman

Remind yourself to come out of this as stronger than before no matter what happens next. Being completely open and honest with you would normally begin with rebuilding your faith in them.

Geoff Hall
UK Indie Film Tax Credit becomes law “in nick of time” ahead of General Election

And so it came to pass, that the IFTC Bill became law and was given Royal Assent, “just in the nick of time”.

I’m not sure who will receive greater help, UK Indie Producers or International Producers of High-End TV and Film, but the Tax Credit is set at 40%.

Please share your thoughts below.

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Jack Binder

Both. You need local talent, producers, support to make a UK film and you it helps to have US financial and distribution might - a very good combination that the government understands works very well...

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Geoff Hall

Jack Binder thanks Jack!

Jeanette B. Milio

We have shot in the UK and found their subsidies quite reliable and helpful. However, we worked with a local UK producer to maximize them to include as many line items possible. Looking into UK companies that have obtained subsides on recent film could be advantages.

Rose Scott

The tax credit, combined with newly built studios, presents an opportunity for independent filmmakers.

Richard "RB" Botto

Great knowledge and advice from Jack and Jeanette here.

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