The Spanish Film Industry for Foreign Producers
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Webinar hosted by: David Zannoni
International Film Business Specialist at Freeway Entertainment
David Zannoni is an international business specialist and consultant for Fintage House in the US, Europe, Canada and Latin America territories, and knows what it takes to produce or co-produce in Spain. Fintage House is the world's most respected company for revenue and rights protection for industry professionals and companies. David makes deals and speaks at international film markets, festivals, and conferences, including: the Cannes Film Festival, the European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin, the American Film Market (AFM), Ventana Sur, the Bogota Audiovisual Market (BAM), and the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), and travels regularly to the United States, the Netherlands, Europe, and all over Latin America. Full Bio »
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Spain attracts filmmakers from all over the world and has, especially, for the last decade, because of its popularity as a country for film production. Movies like MISSION IMPOSSIBLE II and FAST AND FURIOUS, as well as the series GAME OF THRONES and THE WITCHER, are just a few examples of productions shot in and around Spain. Not only is it brimming with talented actors and crew members, but the countryside alone is a candy store for creatives looking for beautiful locations and backdrops. Thanks to equally attractive tax incentives, a strong distribution base, and the presence of HBO and Netflix in the country, Spain is now on the map as an international film production hub.
If filming abroad has been on your mind, producing in Spain may be more cost effective than you initially thought. But if you’re not familiar with the production territory, tax incentives, or how to go about preparing for a production in a foreign country, you could be missing out on collaborative opportunities that can take your film further both financially and globally. Navigating requirements, rebates, and the foreign market can be intimidating. But international film production doesn’t have to be overwhelming when you have the right information at your fingertips.
David Zannoni is an international business specialist and consultant for Fintage House in the US, Europe, Canada and Latin America territories, and knows what it takes to produce or co-produce in Spain. Fintage House is the world's most respected company for revenue and rights protection for industry professionals and companies. David makes deals and speaks at international film markets, festivals, and conferences, including: the Cannes Film Festival, the European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin, the American Film Market (AFM), Ventana Sur, the Bogota Audiovisual Market (BAM), and the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), and travels regularly to the United States, the Netherlands, Europe, and all over Latin America.
David will enlighten you on the many benefits of shooting and distributing your film in Spain. David will kick off the 90 minute webinar by sharing his knowledge on the industry there, then moving attendees into the many benefits of shooting and distributing your product in Spain. Smaller, Independent films upwards to larger productions can benefit from foreign production shares. There are regional requirements and national requirements, and David will break those down with ease. He’ll also explain what co-producing in Spain means, and how it just might be the secret ingredient your production needs to be seen by other producers and distributors.
Praise for David's Previous Stage 32 Webinars:
"David is incredible and lovely and clearly knows his stuff."
- Cynthia P.
"Eye-opening information. A no-brainer approach that wouldn't be so obvious to the uninitiated."
- Gary O.
"By far, the best class I've seen on the subject."
Kirk K.
"David is a fantastic teacher. And what a voice! I could listen to him all day. More importantly, I learned so very much!"
- Isabella T.
What You'll Learn
- General Introduction to the Spanish Film Industry
- Size of the film industry
- Streamers and studios
- Independent production
- Distribution companies
- Foreign production share
- Share of foreign films release
- Spain as a Production Hub
- Shooting a film production in Spain
- Co-production
- Benefits of Shooting in Spain
- Locations
- Talent
- Tax Incentives
- National incentives
- Regional incentives
- Requirements to apply for tax incentives
- Examples of foreign films shot in Spain
- Showcase: Canary Islands
- Co-production with Spain
- What is a co-production?
- Benefits of a co-production
- Why Spain for co-production?
- Size of the Spanish co-production market
- National and regional co-production
- Co-production treaties with Spain
- Bi-literal agreements
- Multilateral agreements
- From where can one co-produce with Spain?
- North America
- Europe
- Latin America
- Requirements for co-production with Spain
- Examples of co-productions with Spain
- Showcase: Catalonia
- Film Distribution and Exploitation in Spain
- Size of the distribution industry for foreign productions
- Share of Spanish revenues in international perspective
- Royalties payable from exploitation in Spain
- Q&A with David
About Your Instructor
David Zannoni
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