Articles11 Feb 2026
UK Film and High-End TV Production remains buoyant
The latest figures published by the BFI’s Research and Statistical Unit show that the total spend on film and high-end TV production in the UK in 2025 was £6.8billion.

Ian provides specialist advice to film and television producers. He advises on all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, funding, and tax. He has specific expertise in accessing film and television creative tax incentives: Independent Film Tax Credits, HETV, AVEC and Animation and Children’s TV under AVEC. Ian often shares his expertise by participating in media specific panels and roundtables and attendance at the main film festivals in Berlin, Cannes London and the American Film Market.
Formerly Managing Partner of Alliotts Ian headed the Media and Corporate Finance Sector teams within the firm. He advised on over 250 deals involving exits and acquisitions and finance raising with deals ranging from £1 to £500 million.
Ian also advises on corporate structuring and acts as a non-executive director for several companies.
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