FINANCE

Scotland is part of the UK and therefore all UK film tax incentives and UK co-production treaties apply in Scotland.

The UK Film Council is the first point of call for general information about filming, tax rules, and available funding in the UK:

www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk

INFORMATION ON THE NEW UK TAX RULES FOR THE FILM INDUSTRY:

www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk/filmmaking/filmingUK/taxreliefbritfilms/

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT FILMING IN THE UK, AND UK CO-PRODUCTION INFORMATION:

www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk/filmmaking/

More information on the cultural test for British films, and eligibility for UK funding, is available from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS):

www.culture.gov.uk

EUROPE

The MEDIA PLUS programme assists independent European production companies with development funding and training:

http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/media/index_en.htm

IN SCOTLAND

Co-investment opportunities for Scottish feature and short film development and production is available through Scottish Screen. Full details and funding applications are available on the Scottish Screen website:

www.scottishscreen.com/funding/funding.php

Financial assistance is also available from Glasgow Film Office: see www.glasgowfilm.com for more information.

Some additional financial support for recces, accommodation deals and transport costs is available throughout Scotland, and can be arranged through Scottish Screen Locations: please contact locations@scottishscreen.com with details of your project.