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From June 1, 2026 the British Film Institute (BFI) is introducing mandatory identity verification for directors of companies submitting #CulturalTest applications, including international producers who are structuring projects through a UK entity to access the #AVEC. In our latest guide, Lloyd Gunton, VP of UK Incentives, covers what's required, how it works for non-UK resident directors and whether this will impact turnaround times and eligibility. Read the full article: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eeDwCng7 #UKFilm #ProductionIncentives #FilmProduction

With Yentl, Barbra Streisand proved a film that unapologetically focused on Jewish themes and characters could be a box office hit. #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth #EntertainmentsFirsts

Mindy Kaling’s influence helped usher in other Asian-American led shows to get greenlight, highlighting a demand for audiences who craved more diverse and less conventional series television. #AAPIHeritageMonth #EntertainmentsFirsts

Today we remember. Today we honor. 🇺🇸 We are forever grateful for the heroes who gave everything in service to our nation. Wishing everyone a safe and respectful #MemorialDay

The U.S. is finally stabilizing its share of global film and TV production, but that doesn't mean international jurisdictions are slowing down, or easing up on the incentives competition. In a new article by TheWrap, EP's SVP & Production Incentives Practice Leader, Joe Chianese, weighs in on the latest shifts in the global race for productions — including some noteworthy developments worth watching: 🎬 Hungary's unique "double dip" advantage: 25% of eligible spend can occur outside the country, making it a flexible option for producers who want to shoot there and handle post elsewhere. 🎬 Mexico's new nationwide incentive: A 30% credit layered on top of already low production costs could meaningfully shift where productions land. With U.S. production spending holding at $3.8B in Q1 2026 and states like California and New York making major moves to expand their incentive programs, the landscape is evolving fast. 👀 Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/42HbbUd #FilmProduction #ProductionIncentives #FilmBiz #Hollywood #EntertainmentIndustry #FilmTax #EntertainmentPartners #TheWrap #FilmLA #LocationScout

EP celebrates 50 years of making sure productions get it right. 🎬 It started with 'Little House on the Prairie' and a NASA engineer who believed payroll could be done better. Since 1976, EP has been first to solve the industry's hardest problems: payroll, residuals management, background casting, global tax incentives, cloud-based production finance, and healthcare coverage built for crew. We're proud to be Hollywood's production partner—and our next chapter is already in production. 👀 Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4upAczp #EP50 #EntertainmentPartners #Hollywood #FilmProduction #ProductionFinance #BehindTheScenes

Entertainment Partners is proud to support the Australian Screen Industry’s new Mental Health Action Plan (MHAP). Developed by ScreenWell alongside over 100 industry stakeholders, it’s the practical roadmap we need to ensure screen workplaces are healthier and safer. ✨ 🤗   Meaningful change requires a collective commitment from every corner of the sector. By adopting the ACT NOW recommendations, productions can ensure their teams feel supported, valued, and empowered to do their best creative work. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbgiFUJb    #MHAP #screenwell #mentalhealthmatters 

Bruce Lee’s fame extended far beyond the US, as his film career made him a global box office draw, where he also became the first Asian-American to write, direct, produce and star in his own films. #AAPIHeritageMonth #EntertainmentsFirsts

Happy Victoria Day! 🇨🇦✨ Wishing everyone across Canada a safe and sunny long weekend. Cheers to the unofficial start of summer! 🎆🍔☀️ #VictoriaDay #Canada #MayLong

Last Saturday, EP's Liana Dubois, Jordan Reynolds MBCS CSPO®, Lynda Carruthers and Jeffrey Frankfort attended The Bus Stop Ball – the inaugural Hollywood-themed fundraising gala by Bus Stop Films, held at ICC Sydney. The event raised funds to support people with disabilities in building skills, connections and careers through Bus Stop Films' Accessible Filmmaking Program, including scholarships and employment pathways. At EP, we believe a thriving screen industry is one where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed. We're proud to support Bus Stop Films and the vital work they do in creating a more inclusive industry – both on screen and behind the camera 🎬 #BusStopBall #InclusiveFilmmaking #australianfilmandtv #EntertainmentPartners