Invitation: The rebirth of co-productions – Why is everyone co-producing again?

After a near 90% drop in the number of co-productions when sale and leaseback ended in the early 2000s, it appears that every film producer is once again looking to partner up with an overseas producer. The introduction of the enhanced AVEC (IFTC) for low budget treaty co-productions, the UK government’s desire to sign an increasing number of treaties with overseas partners and reduced traditional sources of financing are leading British producers to once again seek out co-producing opportunities with their colleagues overseas.

Join us for a discussion of the mechanics, advantages and pitfalls of teaming up with a co-producing partner. We will talk you through why utilising one of the UK’s many treaties can have real benefits on both the production and financing side for your feature film. In addition, we will examine how the enhanced VFX tax credit strengthens the position of the UK’s visual effects-driven producers and fuels the appetite for co-productions.