Funding & Grants for Film & Television - Isle of Man Film Commission

Isle of Man Film Commission

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The Isle of Man has its own language (Manx), its own parliament and, most importantly, its own tax system which currently attracts a wide range of service companies and a lot of feature films and major TV series. Isle of Man Film offers potential production finance, a wide variety of natural locations, a purpose-built sound stage and a film-friendly Government.

Founded in 1995 as part of the island's economic diversification policy, the Isle of Man Film Commission and Isle of Man Film have thrust this 30-mile long, 10-mile wide piece of rock in the Irish Sea more or less equidistant between Liverpool and Dublin into the forefront of international film production, rivalling Luxembourg for its tax benefits and readiness to welcome film-makers.

The IOM Media Development Fund makes an equity investment up to 25% of the budget. Production credits are also available for productions funded wholly or in part by a broadcaster.

Companies must be based in the UK or on the IOM to qualify. At least 50% of principal photography must take place on the island. Additionally, the production must spend at least 20% of its below-the-line budget with local service providers; be otherwise fully funded; and have a sales agent and/or distributor and a completion bond in place.

Maximum aid levels:

No upper limits for equity investment
$350,000 (production credits)

contact - Chris Corlett, Steve Christian

Telephone (44) 1624 687173
Fax (44) 1624 687171

Address
Hamilton House,
Peel Road,
Douglas,
Isle of Man
IM1 5EP, UK