SL Media & Entertainment
Film & Television
We have one of the most experienced teams operating in the sector designed to cover the specific needs of clients in Film & Television.
We are privileged to work with the biggest names in entertainment both in front and behind the camera. We have also developed a film finance division which focuses on raising finance to fund and support British film and co-own a thriving movie production company with about 30 scripts.
We provide a full range of specialist services for our clients including:
- Structured advice for filmmakers in co-productions and Schedule 1 British qualifying films
- Production and verification of film finance promotional materials e.g. offer documents and prospectuses
- Identifying opportunities to maximise UK tax credits on film
- Distribution and film royalty audits
- Advice on sources of funding, including equity, mezzanine finance and EIS schemes
- Advice on tax and -efficient filming in the UK and overseas
- Advice on withholding tax for film performers in the UK and overseas
- VAT advice including assistance with registration
- Company set-up, administration, annual accounts and auditing