European Film Promotion expands
The European Film Promotion (EFP) has welcomed Croatia and Serbia as new members. The Croatian Audiovisual Centre and Film Centre Serbia will bring the number of countries involved in the EFP to 30.
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Utah wants film incentive uncapped
Utah's economic development department wants to remove the USD500,000 limit on film incentives offered to film productions in the state. Removing the cap would allow Utah to compete more effectively with neighbouring states.
Cinecitta Studios to be 100% privately owned
The Italian government is selling its stake in Rome's Cinecitta Studios thereby completing the privatisation of the historic facilities.
Tourism Australia enlists Baz Luhrmann for ad campaign
Tourism Australia's global marketing campaign is being led by a TV commercial created by film director Baz Luhrmann.
Traube stays at Film France
Nicolas Traube has been re-elected as president of Film France. The board has also decided that treasurer David Kodsi and secretary Olivier Meneux will also stay in their posts.
Abu Dhabi media zone to be ready by January
Abu Dhabi's new media zone, the latest step in the city's push to be taken seriously by the international film industry, is due to be up and running by January 2009.
Paris fire shuts Travolta vehicle
A fire on the set of From Paris With Love, a EuropaCorp production starring John Travolta, has resulted in the film being shut down.
Seminar calls for more Asian incentives
Bill Bowling, former worldwide locations executive for Warner Bros, has urged Asian film commissions and government officials to step up attempts to offer attractive film incentives.