Schedule
Subject to change as the programme finalises…
Westminster Conference Centre C3
Opening Keynote
The UK animated series tax break, how we got here, and where it can take us.
12:30pm-1:10pmThe Animation Tax Break - Qualifying
An exploration of the key steps to qualification for the tax incentive. What is an animation? What is a series? What is a broadcast? What makes it British? What spending qualifies? How do you calculate the benefit?
2:00pm-2:20pmThe Games Tax Break
How the Games Tax Break, which comes into effect at the same time as the animation tax incentive, affects the animation sector and crossover companies.
2:20pm-2:50pmThe Animation Tax Break - Fulfilment
Processes, paperwork, accountancy and legal - there are issues - find out how to get it right.
2:50pm-3:45pmThe Animation Tax Break - Working in the Real World
This session explores the tax incentive's compatibility with other forms of funding including EIS and Media. It also examines the relationship to UK broadcasters and platform providers, and considers how far the banks and other institutions will support in the early stages of the scheme.
4:00pm-4:45pmThe Animation Tax Break - International Perspective
How will the tax-break work for international co-prodcution partners. What are the restrictions? How will it work with co-production treaties?
4:45pm-5:30pmThe Training Levy and Training Initiatives
This session will explore the voluntary Training Levy associated with the tax incentive, and Creative Skillset will outline their plans for further training on the application of the tax break, and explore the perceived industry needs for training in an interactive "chat-back".
Westminster Conference Centre Foyer
Registration
Registration opens at 1130. Please come to the BIS Conference Centre reception.
1:10pm-2:00pmLunch
A sandwich lunch will provided at the Conference centre.
4:45pm-5:30pmInternational Break-out
To explore the implications of the tax break in more detail for CMC's international guests, consultants and experts will discuss specific questions in an interactive break-out session.
5:30pm-6:00pmAnimation Exchange Drinks
A quick drink to end the day and celebrate new opportunities - courtesy of Aardman Animations.