New York's location tour
The Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting is producing a series of podcast tours to highlight the rich and fascinating history of film and television locations in New York City.
Latest from the location guide
Screen Australia announces funding for five features
Screen Australia has announced support for five feature films generating USD38.9 million worth of production.
Here comes Cannes Lions 2009
Advertising professionals and advertisers from across the world are preparing to attend the 56th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, which takes place on 21 to 27 June.
Ferré goes underground
When agencies Duda Propaganda and Propeg asked BossaNovaFilms director Luiz Ferré to shoot a spot for the São Paulo train and subway systems, explaining their expansion programme, it was immediately clear it would be a challenging brief.
New Argentine production house opens
Hachiko Films, a new Argentine production house, has been launched by former Bendercine partner Claudio Prestia.
FERA calls for common contract
The Federation of European Film Directors (FERA) has stated, at its General Assembly meeting in Budapest, that it wants to see a common European contract which sets out the rights and responsibilities of the audiovisual director.
New chair for UK Film Council
The Culture Secretary, Ben Bradshaw, has announced that Tim Bevan will be the new chair of the UK Film Council.
Austrians plan 20% tax break
It has been reported that Austria is planning a 20% tax break for productions shooting in the country. The film fund will be based on the German model and is due to be in operation later this year.