UK Act of Parliament 1985 United Kingdom

Films Act 1985

What this means for your business

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Enforced by
IPO
Applies to
United Kingdom
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2 practical guides
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Practical guidance

Our guides explain how to comply with the requirements above.

Film and TV production tax reliefs and regulation

How to access UK film and television tax reliefs, including Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC) rates, BFI cultural test certification, child …

Apply for creative industry funding and grants

Funding opportunities for creative businesses - Arts Council Project Grants, BFI Film Fund, Screen Scotland, Ffilm Cymru Wales, Northern Ireland …

Sections and provisions

10 classified provisions from this legislation.

4 Powers

Powers 4

  • Schedule 1 Certification of British films for purposes of audiovisual expenditure credit and film tax relief
  • s.3 Dissolution of National Film Finance Corporation.
  • s.5 Financial assistance by Secretary of State in connection with the production of films.
  • s.7 Repeals, etc.