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November 17, 2022
Behind the Boom: Why the UK is a Hotspot for Production
Explore the generous industry incentives, talent, and infrastructure available to productions filming in the UK.
October 28, 2022
Preparing for Year End: Focus, Find, and Fix!
EP's payroll tax experts share best practices to identify and resolve payroll tax errors for a smooth year end.
September 8, 2022
Film Financing Explained: Crowdfunding
Emily Best (Seed&Spark), Stacy Bradford (Indiegogo), and producer Zach Fineblum join us to discuss the ins and outs of crowdfunding and how to make the most of your fundraising campaign.
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The Production Accountant’s Guide to Year-End Payroll
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Special Report: Entertainment – A Hollywood Education
It’s the best of times and the worst of times for employment in the entertainment/streaming industry.
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Special Report: Entertainment – Soundstage Gold Rush
Hollywood is experiencing an ongoing boom that fills its Los Angeles production hub to overflow levels.
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9/27/2022
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Find out what triggers residuals late fees and nonpayment...
8/10/2022
Explaining Hollywood: How to get a job as a production accountant
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7/12/2022
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Here's why Canada deserves a spot on every producer's...
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Iceland Increases Film Tax Incentive to 35 Percent
The country puts itself in a position to go toe-to-toe with...
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