FFA confirm funding
The German Federal Film Board (FFA) has finally agreed its budget for 2009. It is understood to be close to last year’s EUR70 million.
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Shine Group buys Metronome for USD88 million
UK based Shine Group has acquired the Nordic region's largest production group, Metronome Film & TV for USD88 million. It increases Shine's international presence to nine territories on three continents and includes all 15 companies under the Metronome umbrella.
UK advertising industry visits China
The UK industry is hoping to secure a place in the rapidly expanding Chinese advertising market with a visit to Beijing this week by members of the APA and IPA.
Russians plan strong presence at Cannes
It has been well reported in recent months that the Russian film industry is suffering due to the economic crisis. So, in an attempt to revitalise its image, they are planning to have a large contingent at Cannes this year.
Imagenation makes first investment
Abu Dhabi's film division Imagenation and partner National Geographic Entertainment have announced the first recipient from their USD100 million film fund.
Washington increases tax incentive from 20% to 30%
Governor Gregoire has signed a bill increasing Washington State's film tax incentive from 20% to 30%. The Motion Picture Competitiveness Programme's increase makes Washington State exponentially more competitive as a filming location and promises to bring significant economic development to the state in the form of immediate job creation and production spending in the local economy.
AFACT report shows worth of Australian industry
A report commissioned by the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft (AFACT) showed that in 2007, 50,000 Australians made their living in the film and television industry.