An invaluable publication because it offers in-depth analysis on the way the film industry works
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Screen Finance is a online Research Service providing up-to-the-minute news and analysis to enhance your strategic decision-making process. Established 19 years ago, Screen Finance's balanced editorial provides a unique blend of accurate and in-depth news and analysis on industry trends.
Research Coverage
Read by over 3,000 industry professionals worldwide, Screen Finance delivers an intelligent mix of:
- film finance - keep abreast of competitor strategies, investments and financial deals
- international policies and regulations - take advantage of new laws and regulatory developments
- financial performance - tracking the trends and players in the growing pan-European production industry
- production - monitor UK co-productions and foreign films shooting in the UK that are produced each month, with details of production companies/budgets/pre-sales/TV backing/financial backing and investors
Screen Finance is firmly established as an essential business tool for professionals requiring authoritative news on the European film industry.
Market Data
Screen Finance datasets are designed to provide clear benchmarking and status snapshot information, enabling you to track market progress. Every update includes complete first-hand data sets obtained from primary sources. Our datasets can be used to populate your internal presentations and provides invaluable competitive intelligence.
Key Questions Answered
- What are the latest financing tools for accountants, bankers and lawyers?
- Which countries offer what tax-driven incentives for filmmakers?
- Who are the new entrants to the market and what projects are they looking for?
- Which companies have money - and who is in trouble?
- Who are the key players and what are their strategies for success?
- How is the market changing?
Searchable Archive
Subscribe to an online license to Screen Finance to receive instant access, to read online and download in a fully formatted PDF. Access your issue on the day of publication, with no postal delays, and benefit from a fully searchable archive of 18 years of research material. Online access turns your subscription into a fully featured research tool.
Unique Information
Screen Finance's research & analysis includes:
Corporate Reports:
Examining all the latest corporate results, collaborations, deals and alliances. The profiles allow you to keep track of your competitors' business dealings and identify new partners.
Sector Profiles:
Keeping you informed of key trends within different market segments. We look at topics from every angle, questioning every player's intentions, enabling you to avoid the pitfalls and take full advantage of the possibilities.
Who Should Read This?
Screen Finance is key reading for anyone working within the European screen industry:
Accountants - keep track of fast-moving changes in British, European and international tax law and help your clients unlock tax-based feature film and television production incentives.
Bankers - from discounting international film distributor pre-sales to lending money against unsold territories Screen Finance explains and demystifies the sometimes arcane world of film and television funding.
Lawyers - Every fortnight the industry's top entertainment lawyers give their views on the latest developments in film and television funding.
Producers - Screen Finance reveals and examines new sources of film and television funding.
Screen Finance is the source which was consistently cited and approved as reliable.
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