Film producer’s 50 firms struck off companies register, leaving workers unable to chase fees
Summary
A UK film producer, Alan Latham, has had 50 of his film production companies removed from the official companies register for failing to meet legal filing rules. This has left many film workers unable to collect unpaid wages or fees from those companies.Key Facts
- Alan Latham is a film producer involved in low-budget movies since 1996.
- 50 of his film production companies were struck off by Companies House for not filing required documents on time.
- When a company is struck off, it no longer legally exists, so workers and suppliers cannot claim money owed.
- Film workers and suppliers have reported not being paid their fees for work on Latham’s productions.
- Some projects, like City Girls and Rufus Kane, were abandoned or unfinished, causing payment problems.
- Latham still directs about 50 active companies in the film industry.
- Using separate companies (called special purpose vehicles) for single projects is common in film production to manage risks and money.
- Previous reports raised questions about Latham’s use of tax credits and film financing.
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