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Learn about what angel investment and venture capital investment are, and the key differences between the two that you should be aware of if you're looking for investment in your business.

The Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC) provides eligible productions with a refundable tax credit based on a percentage of their expenditure and supersedes the previous Audio-Visual Tax Reliefs regime. 

Read our Q&A with Stuart Woodward, Managing Director of Content Consultancy, for insights into how bank production finance works and what producers need to be aware of.

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The Policy & Evidence Centre provides independent research and policy recommendations for the UK's creative industries.

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Crowdfunding can help content producers to finance or part-finance a project, and beyond that can help to build a loyal and engaged audience invested in the project's success.

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) are part of a number of UK Government venture capital initiatives designed to encourage private investment in small and medium-sized, high-risk businesses.

Watch this series of webinars focused around US and international media market trends, with expert insights and information for UK producers.

In the ever-evolving landscape of content creation, branded content - also known in a broadcast context as advertiser funded programming (AFP) - is redefining how brands engage with audiences and providing new opportunities to producers.

Digital product placement refers to the insertion of branded content into films and television shows through post-production techniques, rather than through physical on-set placement.

Product placement offers producers with a potential source of income in return for integrating real-world products, brands or services into their content. Learn more about what it is, the regulations surrounding it and how to work with brands.

Partnering with brands can offer benefits for producers, both financially and editorially. However, there are some key considerations to keep in mind.

Licensing music can be complicated and it is important to understand your music options and the rights you need to clear early in the production process.