SPI's Managing Director Leon Forde interviewed in Variety

Leon Forde was interview in Variety on a range of issues relating to global film and television production. On the subject of incentives, Leon said the landscape "will continue to develop, and some existing systems will continue to improve as authorities sharpen their competitive edge", stressing that it "is not just about the headline rate available, but about ensuring incentives function well and with clarity." In addition to incentives, Leon said it is "important to ensure strategic development of crews and production space, in line with the needs of the market." Regarding political instability, he said: "Film and television dramas can be made with huge budgets, so producers are closely focused on setting up productions in markets with as little underlying risk to the project as possible."

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