Film and TV Production

In the film and television industry, tax credits are available to film producers in virtually every province in Canada. While these revenue streams are widely available, they continue to be a largely unknown and untapped area for many.  Those who do try to maximize their opportunities find application and administration of private and public sector grant and tax credit opportunities confusing, or cumbersome to track and file.

The administrative team at EBA is a specialized production task force, well equipped to deal with every aspect of your production, and to file all the corresponding paperwork in a timely manner.  EBA can facilitate all aspects of incorporation of your company; give analysis of production financing, including tax credit calculations; aid with chain of title review; see treaty co-production applications to completion; and assist with all funding applications.

EBA specialists can guide you through financier agreements  Negotiations (broadcaster; assistance with Interim Financiers requirements; Negotiations and drafting of writers agreements, directors agreements, cast agreements, DOP, crew, Producers Agreement, EP Agreement, music composer  – Above the line personnel; Negotiations of Location Releases, Waivers; Assistance with Union issues; Compilation of complete credit obligations (on screen, paid ads, DVD covers etc) ; and Insurance applications (including General Liability, Production Package and E&O).

Additionally, EBA can complete Script clearance review;  assist with Canadian Content Certification (CAVCO and/or CRTC); complete Provincial and Federal Tax credit applications – including labour schedules and cash-flow (not including audit); offer assistance with royalty reporting to the WGC, WGA and ACTRA; lead Distribution Agreements and Agency Agreement negotiations; track retransmission royalty collections; assist in collaborating with co-producers; submit Copyright applications with the US Copyright Office; and aid in managing deliverables to broadcasters, financiers, funding agencies, distributors and ensuring payables are received in a timely manner.