Producer Nicholas Tabarrok breaks down one of the toughest parts of filmmaking: financing a movie.

Why do major studios shoot productions in Canada, the UK, Georgia and other locations around the world? Tax credits and government incentives can play a major role in making a production financially viable.

In this Nerdy Note from my full conversation with Nicholas, we discuss the challenges of private film financing, production incentives, and why the global footprint of filmmaking isn't just about finding the right look. This interview took place in Sept. 2025

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