Tax is rarely exciting. It falls between dealing with insurance and music clearances in the top ten things I dislike most about my job. However, it’s a necessary evil and I often have to spend large amounts of time getting to grips with the intricacies of legislation.

Last year I was ploughing through the finer details of the UK Tax Relief scheme when something hit me—there is no criteria for the length of eligible films.

This means that short films can claim tax relief (subject to the other eligibility rules).

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Awarded a BAFTA in 2005 for Outstanding Achievement in Film, Iain Smith (OBE) has a list of credits as impressive as his never ending workload.

From associate producer on the classic Local Hero, the controversial The Killing Fields and the breathtaking The Mission, to producer of big budget Hollywood fare like Wanted and Alexander, Smith has often been described as “Europe’s busiest producer”.

And as if that’s not enough, his honorary work includes being a patron of the London Film School, Chair of the UK Film Industry Training Board and, more recently, becoming the Chair of the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

I caught up with him during a rare break to talk about producers, producing and the future of film in Britain.

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A useful summary of data when shooting on RED.

• Maximum Frame Rates for different frame sizes, resolutions, and drive type
• Picture size (in pixels) for different frame sizes and resolutions
• Maximum footage on a 320Gb drive, comparing frame sizes, resolutions and frame rates
• Drive space needed for 60 minutes comparing frame sizes, resolutions and frame rates

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This article covers the following topics;

• What are 'Deliverables'?
• Sample Deliverables list (feature film)
• Sample Deliverables list (short film)
• Common delivery mistakes
• The difference between sales agents and distributors

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This article covers the following topics;

• What is the Marche du Film?
• How can I attend?
• Mhe costs of attending the Marche
• Can I get my own booth?
• What is Short Film Corner?
• How do I get my short film into Short Film Corner?
• Why should I enter my film?
• Should I attend Short Film Corner?
• What are the costs of attending Short Film Corner?
• What can I do to promote my shortfilm in Cannes?

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