Screen Cornwall Equity Production Investment (SCEPI) is a jointly financed public-private source of equity investment, supported by Cornwall Council’s Good Growth Fund (Shared Prosperity Fund) and private investors, managed and delivered by Screen Cornwall.
It has been designed to drive economic impact in the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly (CIOS) region, stimulate opportunities for local freelancers and businesses and create positive financial returns.
We are looking to support experienced producers shooting projects with strong links to Cornwall and the potential for return on investment.
Please read the guidelines below for full information on the eligibility criteria for SCEPI and process of making an application.
KEY FACTS
Between £50,000 and £500,000 of equity investment in projects with an experienced UK producer.
Your business does not have to be registered in Cornwall to apply.
Live action or animated - narrative feature films OR scripted drama, comedy or children’s television.
The principle criteria are a Qualifying Spend on a Qualifying Production with a significant shoot in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (CIOS) that is a minimum of FOUR times the amount of investment requested.
Executive Producer fees and legal costs of the transaction will need to be covered by the production.
SCEPI investment is expected to recoup pari passu with other equity.
Projects must meet SCEPI Minimum Requirements and our team will be looking for projects which also engage well with the Assessment Criteria.
Screen Cornwall reserves the right to make changes to the SCEPI scheme at any time in its absolute discretion. Neither Screen Cornwall nor any of its partners shall be responsible for any loss attributable to errors or omissions in these Guidelines.
HOW TO APPLY
We encourage all applicants to read the Guidelines carefully.
If you are already 50% funded, you can fill out an Expression of Interest form to start the process.
If you have a question which is not answered in these Guidelines in the first instance, please email investment@screencornwall.com
We are holding an introductory webinar about the fund on Wednesday 3rd December 1-2pm via Zoom. Please register to attend here.
For general information on filming in Cornwall please consult the FAQs and Sustainable Production Guidelines on the Film Office pages of our website.
