Extended Webinar: Find More Money For Your Production: Step by Step Guide on How to Work with Tax Incentives

Did you know CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER was shot almost entirely in the UK? Shows like RIVERDALE, UMBRELLA ACADEMY, SEE and many more are shot in Canada. The reason for these films and series shooting locations often depends on tax incentives, and not where the story is actually set. Tax incentives are a huge driver for choosing particular shoot locations, and there are certain criteria that need to be met in order to access tax incentives, such as hiring a certain percentage of labor locally. Tax incentives are incredibly helpful and crucial to the funding of films and series, but can also be complicated.

It’s important to understand how various tax incentives work, because a lot goes into deciding where to shoot and how to piece together projects based on these incentives. They’re a big part of funding projects. Understanding the criteria, how to properly fill out applications, working with local film funds and associations, knowing what is due when, and knowing when money flows back to you are just some of the pieces that go into putting together a film or series as it relates to tax incentives. If your head is spinning a little, don’t worry. With the right guidance, this will all make sense to you and you’ll be on your way to making sure you make the most out of the appropriate tax incentives for your next projects.

Viviana Zarragoitia is the Vice President of Three Point Capital, one of the entertainment industry's top financiers that specializes in senior lending on film and television projects. Through Three Point, Viviana closes the financing on every film that the company is involved in. She has been involved in the financing of over 100 independent films, and worked with such producers as Cassian Elwes (DALLAS BUYERS CLUB), Rob Barnum (MARGIN CALL), Anthony Bregman (ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND), James Schamus (BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN), Aaron Gilbert (JOKER), Kimberly Steward (MANCHESTER BY THE SEA), Nicolas Chartier (THE HURT LOCKER) and Kevin Frakes (HEREDITARY), among others. Before Three Point Capital, Viviana worked in accounting at Millennium Films and Bold Films, as well as in the finance division of Lionsgate, where she oversaw the preparation of multi-million dollar film and television distribution deals. Viviana has seen it all when it comes to film financing and knows intimately well how to take advantage of domestic and international tax incentives.

In this extended class and workshop, Viviana is going to walk you through types of incentives and how to access them, domestic and international tax credits, and how to monetize incentives. She’ll also discuss the effects of tax incentives in the entertainment industry and locally, as well as how to decide on a jurisdiction based on creative and financial elements. But that’s not it. Viviana is going to give a live workshop and go over an online application for a tax credit in real time. You do not want to miss out on this exclusive opportunity dig into understanding tax incentives and how to fill out a tax incentive application. This extended class and workshop will leave you armed with all the knowledge and tools you’ll need to take advantage of the right incentives for your next project.