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September 2, 2025

Every Production Needs the Paymaster Rate Guide in 2025. Here’s Why.

Learn why EP’s Paymaster Rate Guide has been the go-to resource for paymasters, producers, and production accountants for over 30 years.
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EP Blog
August 6, 2025

California's Film Tax Incentive Expands to $750M in 2025

Increased funding, a larger base credit and the shift to refundability position California’s film incentive as a top contender in the US.
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EP Blog
July 8, 2025

VAT Registration and Compliance: A Guide for UK Productions

Whether you’re new to UK production accounting or an industry veteran in search of a refresher, read on to find out how Value Added Tax (VAT) impacts your budget.
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VAT registration and compliance guidance for UK productions
EP Blog
July 3, 2025

Everything’s Bigger in Texas: The Lone Star State Expands Film Incentive Program to $150M

Texas rolls out ambitious new incentive legislation aimed to transform the state into a national production powerhouse.
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6/17/2025

Spotlight: Gary Bell, Managing Director of EP’s Operations in the UK and Ireland

Learn how Gary Bell and EP's UK team are working with studios...
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6/4/2025

The Beginner's Guide to Debt Financing: How Loans Fit into Your Film Financing Plan

Learn the ins and outs of debt financing for indie films,...
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4/23/2025

Hollywood Going Greener: SmartAccounting Simplifies Carbon Tracking for Film & TV...

EP's SmartAccounting offers a scalable, streamlined and...
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2/27/2025

Animation Around the World: How Incentives Drive a Growing Industry

Learn how many countries, including the US, Canada and UK, are...
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Every Production Needs the Paymaster Rate Guide in 2025. Here’s Why.

9/2/2025
Learn why EP’s Paymaster Rate Guide has been the go-to resource for paymasters, producers, and production...
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California's Film Tax Incentive Expands to $750M in 2025

8/6/2025
Increased funding, a larger base credit and the shift to refundability position California’s film...
VAT registration and compliance guidance for UK productions

VAT Registration and Compliance: A Guide for UK Productions

7/8/2025
Whether you’re new to UK production accounting or an industry veteran in search of a refresher, read on to...

Everything’s Bigger in Texas: The Lone Star State Expands Film Incentive Program to $150M

7/3/2025
Texas rolls out ambitious new incentive legislation aimed to transform the state into a national...
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The Beginner's Guide to Film Distribution

6/24/2025
Learn about deal types, negotiation tips, common mistakes, and how a producer's rep can help protect your...

Spotlight: Gary Bell, Managing Director of EP’s Operations in the UK and Ireland

6/17/2025
Learn how Gary Bell and EP's UK team are working with studios and production companies on both sides of...

Final Guidance Clarifies UK Enhanced VFX Incentive and Qualifying Costs

6/10/2025
Learn how the UK's enhanced VFX incentive rate, including the eligibility of generative AI costs, works in...
Filmmaker looking at a camera on set

The Beginner's Guide to Debt Financing: How Loans Fit into Your Film Financing Plan

6/4/2025
Learn the ins and outs of debt financing for indie films, including when to use loans, how to structure...
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New York Strengthens Film & Television Incentive Program to Keep More Production in the U.S.

5/13/2025
Newly-signed 2025-2026 New York State budget transforms film & TV production incentives, offering up to...

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