Global Tax Incentives Drive Film Production Shift to International Markets

Marvel, HBO, Netflix and the major studios are increasingly looking overseas as the global tax incentive battle intensifies.

Ashley Cullins spoke with agents, lawyers, studio executives and financing experts about why productions are flocking to Canada, the U.K., Hungary, Spain, Australia, Thailand and beyond in pursuit of rebates that can reach tens of millions of dollars. The piece breaks down how co-production treaties work, why post-production incentives have become a strategic advantage and which international markets are gaining momentum.

The story also examines the growing belief among dealmakers that the U.S. may need a federal incentive program to compete globally as runaway production accelerates.

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