--- title: Film production company BristowHouse engages Sapphire description: BristowHouse Productions Limited EIS advance assurance image: https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Bristow_House_-Productions_Logo-1.jpg --- [![Sapphire Business Advisors](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/Sapphire%20Adviser%202026%20Assets/Sapphire%20Business%20Advisors.svg)](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk) [![Sapphire Business Advisors](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/Sapphire%20Adviser%202026%20Assets/Sapphire%20Business%20Advisors.svg)](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk) - [About us](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk#about) - [Services](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk#services) - [Why Us](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk#why-us) - [Contact](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk#contact) - [Pricing](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/pricing) - [Blog](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/client-success-stories) Boyd Carson ###### 14TH October 2026 ![\Film production company BristowHouse engages Sapphire\](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Bristow_House_-Productions_Logo-1.jpg?width=671&height=460&name=Bristow_House_-Productions_Logo-1.jpg) ![\Film production company BristowHouse engages Sapphire\](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Bristow_House_-Productions_Logo-1.jpg?width=671&height=460&name=Bristow_House_-Productions_Logo-1.jpg) # Film production company BristowHouse engages Sapphire Boyd Carson ###### 14TH October 2026 - [![](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/twitter-black.svg)](https://www.twitter.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk%2Fclient-success-stories%2Fbristowhouse-productions-limited-eis-advance-assurance) - [![](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/facebook-black.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk%2Fclient-success-stories%2Fbristowhouse-productions-limited-eis-advance-assurance) - [![](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hubfs/linkedin-black.svg)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/client-success-stories/bristowhouse-productions-limited-eis-advance-assurance) ![Bristow\_House\_-Productions\_Logo.jpg](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Bristow_House_-Productions_Logo-1.jpg?width=320&name=Bristow_House_-Productions_Logo-1.jpg "Bristow_House_-Productions_Logo.jpg")  > "Thank you Sapphire. You achieved our EIS advance assurance much sooner than we expected. Excellent work!" Bill Bristow, BristowHouse Productions Limited. ### Description: Sapphire acted on behalf of BristowHouse Productions Ltd to obtain advance assurance for EIS from HMRC. BristowHouse Productions Limited is a film production company with many exciting projects currently in development. BristowHouse is at this time is developing a total of 4 productions, with a further 12 in the pipeline. The film Used Books already has a cast list including Simon Callow, John Cleese, Stacey Keach, Sian Phillips and Antonia Bernath. A horror movie set in Ireland; a super natural thriller set in Venice, and a thriller set in Canada with Director Robert Harmon attached. For TV development they are developing a true spy story about MI6 during world war II as well as the true story of an international drug smuggling cartel based in Californian. ### Sector: Film ### Classification: EIS   [![Vasiliki-1](https://hubspot-no-cache-eu1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/143373057/interactive-489561060578.png)](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJhiav1FLwA0P%2F2AFOMmdfFbbyzo8BKpCutzI6IRQBSTSzUQrIBNxuZK6XmVYQkbnGovZ6%2FDFti8zCyUFR5NsKByfn8OdDpV4ARbgXCakGgjfUIyQTwHRBVh5BI7el03z%2FHMbdqDpg%3D&webInteractiveContentId=489561060578&portalId=143373057) [Back to Summary](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/blog) × A short, no-obligation conversation about whether launching a fund is the right route for you, and what it would take. We can cover structure, timescales, cost and regulatory requirements. Nothing to prepare in advance. Boyd Carson co-founded Sapphire in 2009 and has since helped launch more than 50 UK venture funds. He is an Honorary Professor of Venture Capital, teaches on Harvard University's graduate venture capital course, and holds Sapphire's FCA compliance oversight role. ![Boyd Carson](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Images%20(Old%20Portal)/Boyd%20Carson.jpeg?width=593&height=697&name=Boyd%20Carson.jpeg) Boyd is a co-founder of Sapphire and a leading voice in the venture capital industry, recognised for his expertise in designing, launching, and managing LP/GP, property, BR and SEIS and EIS funds. Over the past three decades, Boyd has helped future investment managers turn their ideas into successful, FCA-compliant venture capital funds. His practical, educational approach has made Sapphire a trusted partner for future fund managers building new investment vehicles and for startups seeking growth capital. When he’s not advising on fund structures or making investments in investee companies, Boyd shares his knowledge as an Honorary Professor of Practice in Venture Capital and as a faculty member at Harvard University, teaching Venture Capital. Boyd Carson CONNECT ### Related Insights EIS , Business Plans , Investor Documents ##### [Tamla Construction obtains EIS approval](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/client-success-stories/tamla-construction-limited-eis-advance-assurance) EIS , Investor Documents ##### [Watch manufacturer EIS advance assurance](https://www.sapphirebusinessadvisers.co.uk/client-success-stories/duo-watches-uk-eis) ## Let’s talk about what you’re working on. Whether you are preparing for a funding round, considering SEIS or EIS advance assurance, need valuation support or are looking for experienced business advice, we would be happy to start with a conversation. 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