Taiwan invests USD228 million in film industry
The Taiwanese government will inject USD228 million into its film industry over the next five years.
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2008 film revenues for Illinois pass USD141 million
According to reelchicago.com, the State of Illinois' 2008 film revenues have edged a little closer to the 2007 record of USD155 million thanks to Michael Mann's blockbuster Public Enemies.
Abu Dhabi Film Commission announces USD100,000 screenwriting grant
The newly formed Abu Dhabi Film Commission (ADFC) has opened the 2009 Shasha Grant competition. Those interested are invited to submit their scripts, by the 15th of July, to the ADFC.
Cambodian festival faces financial difficulties
Cambofest, Cambodia's first and only internationally recognised independent film festival, is facing closure due to an emergency funding shortage.
Screen Australia Get the Picture update
Screen Australia's latest 'Get The Picture' email update shows a number of interesting figures for the Australian industry. The following is taken from the update:
New Singapore initiatives to entice international film industry
The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) have announced several new initiatives as part of its Singapore Media Fusion Plan (SMFP). Using the SMFP, the MDA is trying to attract the world's creative community to partner with Singapore companies as it strives to develop Singapore into a trusted global capital for New Asia Media.
Russia announces changes to Studio structuring
The Russian government has announced details of their development programme for state-run studio facilities. Studio complexes will be consolidated and private investors will be brought in.
USD1.5 million still available in Florida
The Governor’s Office of Film & Entertainment in Florida has announced that a film has dropped out of Queue ‘A’. This means that USD1.5 million of the 2008/2009 financial incentives fund is available again.