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/funding

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

www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk/Filming_FAQs

More information on the cultural test for British films, and eligibility for UK funding

www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk/qualifying

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:

http://www.scottishscreen.com/content/main_page.php?page_id=19

For general information about Scottish Screen, please go to www.scottishscreen.com

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.