Behind the camera

Our Media and Entertainment division is made up of accountants, tax and business advisers with extensive experience of working with individuals, businesses and organisations involved with a wide range of productions.

Film & television directors

Our entertainment accountants liaise with agents and lawyers to structure contract splitting to optimise tax rates and advise on the timing and receipt of these. We also offer assistance in types of profit participation clauses.

Film & television producers

Our entertainment accountants can liaise with bankers and film studios in relation to film finance and optimising local or international tax relief for both UK and international based productions.

Dancers & choreographers

Our entertainment accountants are passionate about the growth and development of our dancer clients and choreographers alike and have relationships with various dance schools ranging from local dance schools to professional dance colleges around the UK.

Stage managers

Our entertainment accountants work with you to optimise the expenses to be included in your accounts and advise on the preparation of double taxation forms to minimise withholding taxes. We also liaise closely with your agent to review complex contracts as well as advising on amounts to be set aside for tax reserves to meet forthcoming tax liabilities.

Set & lighting designers

Our entertainment accountants liaise with agents to structure contract splitting to optimise tax rates and advise on the timing and receipt of these. We can also assist with the preparation of double taxation forms to minimise international withholding taxes as appropriate.

Authors, playwrights & illustrators

Our entertainment accountants can assist with the minimisation of income tax by optimising the spreading reliefs available in relation to intellectual copyright.

Photographers

Our entertainment accountants can advise on local issues for photographers operating both in the UK and on an international basis.

Recording and sound engineers

Our entertainment accountants can advise on maximising tax relief both for the acquisition of equipment and capital allowances on the construction of recording studios.

Animators

Our clients are well known internationally and as part of our services our entertainment accountants assist with the tax consequences of merchandising agreements.

Contact us

To discuss how we can help you if you work behind the camera, please contact a member of our Media and entertainment team or send us an enquiry online.