Michigan's film incentive has productions pouring in
Since Michigan launched it new incentive programme earlier this year, more than USD150 million in film business has flooded into the state, including Clint Eastwood's newest film, Gran Torino.
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Warner Bros to shoot in Paris next month
Production on Anne Fontaine’s Coco Avant Chanel is set to begin in Paris on September 15. The film, starring Audrey Tautou, is about the life of the legendary French fashion designer.
Scotland backs production companies
Scottish Screen has selected five production companies to receive financing through their Slate Fund. The fund originally intended to offer four companies a share of GBP400,000. The investment in project development now stands at GBP1.1 million over a two year period.
Screen Australia approves 25 projects for production
Screen Australia's board met in Brisbane on August 18 and approved a range of projects in all major areas of production.
Hungarian film incentive increased
Hungary’s tax relief system for the film industry has been amended to encourage even more production in the Eastern European hub. The cash rebate of up to 20% of eligible Hungarian production expenses has been amended to include a further 5% rebate on
Ruth Harley to head Screen Australia
Ruth Harley has stepped down as chief executive of the New Zealand Film Commission to take the same role at Screen Australia. She will be taking over from Lyn Maddock on November 15. Maddock has been acting chief executive since the beginning of Screen Australia in July.