Irish Film Industry Calls for Tax Incentives to Decentralize Production
What happened
Filmmakers across the West gathered to launch a call for a significant rebalancing of film production in Ireland. The proposal calls for an 8% Regional Uplift under section 48, Film Relief, to support regional film production across the country. This initiative seeks to address the structural imbalance caused by the majority of 2025 production spend being concentrated in the Dublin and Wicklow area. The government will receive the submission from The Western AV Forum before Budget 2027, and Noel Grealish pledged support for the tax incentive.
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Why it matters
The call aims to unlock the full potential of regional capacity by introducing new support mechanisms for film production. The proposal directly addresses the issue of production spend concentration within Ireland. If adopted, the policy could significantly alter the operational landscape for the country's film industry.
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Who's involved
- IrelandThe sovereign state where the film production capacity is being discussed and the policy is proposed.
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Ireland
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