23rd January 2026

On Tuesday this week, Film & TV legal director Damian McParland delivered training on the AVEC production incentive to a group of 8 UK based film producers on the 25/26 BIFA Springboard programme, alongside facilitator, Nia Childs.

During the session at The Film and TV Charity, Damian gave an overview of the current Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit (AVEC) regime and the conditions to qualification, discussed AVEC rates for different types of projects, including independent films, animation, Children’s TV and High-End TV, and took a deep dive into the Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC). He also gave an overview of the new AVEC enhancement for VFX and explored current market trends relating to AVEC.

The 25/26 programme is primarily supported by Prime Video, as part of its Prime Video Pathway (PVP) initiative, with additional support from ScreenSkills Film Skills Fund and further industry support from Film Finances International and Molinare. Learn more here.

Read about our experience in the film sector here.