Serbia plans 15% filming incentive
Serbia may introduce a 15% filming incentive within the next eight weeks in a bid to encourage more production companies to film in the country.
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Florida filming incentive prioritising conservative content is dropped
A controversial tax credit provision that was being considered for implementation in Florida has been dropped following concerns that films and TV shows featuring gay characters would be penalised, according to the Palm Beach Post.
Dramatic increases in Taiwan filming incentives
In a bid to attract more international productions to film in Taiwan, the country’s Motion Pictures Department, part of the Government Information Office, has announced a series of substantial incentive rises.
Proposed Florida incentive would prioritise conservative content
Florida could soon introduce a tax credit provision that prioritises film and television production that is seen as promoting western conservative family values. This would favour productions that do not contain content such as sex, bad language or smoking.
Location Bonus launched in Flanders
The Location Flanders film commission has launched a new scheme enabling productions that choose to shoot in Flanders in Belgium access to up to EUR2,500 to cover the cost of a location scout.
Will 2010 see the Czechs return to centre stage?
Central Europe has long been recognised as a quality filming destination. Germany has had incredible success with its annual handout of EUR60 million through the German Federal Film Fund, grabbing big productions like Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds,
Bulgaria plans rebate of up to 30%
Bulgaria plans to compete with its eastern European neighbours by offering a tax rebate of up to 30% for film productions.
New film incentives could boost Alaska productions
New Alaskan incentives could result in more productions choosing the US state, as crews shooting in remote areas during the winter months could receive a 44% tax credit.