German film fund receives EUR50 million increase from national Government
The German Federal Film Fund (DFFF) will receive an increased investment of 55% in 2018, bringing the fund’s total reserve to EUR150 million.
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25% cash rebate incentive headed for Poland
The Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage has agreed to implement a cash rebate programme to stimulate Poland’s audiovisual industry. Stemming from a fund of EUR22 million, the 25% cash rebate will be available later this year.
Avengers: Infinity War to indulge in lengthy Scotland shoot
Avengers: Infinity War, the third instalment in the successful Marvel crossover series will be filmed in Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Highlands. Principal photography will commence on February 28th, taking up residence for a total of six months and investing around GBP10 million into the local economy.
Location Scouting in Poland: Palaces, Underground Labyrinths and the best cheat for Berlin
[slideshow id=415] In mid-September TLG was invited by Film Commission Poland to join six American Location Managers on a fam tour to explore the Central-European country.
Film Commission Poland hosts fam trip for American Location Managers and The Location Guide
Film Commission Poland has hosted a familiarisation trip to promote a variety of key locations to an international audience.
Netflix’s Stranger Things doubled the state of Georgia for Indiana
Netflix’s hit sci-fi series, Stranger Things was shot almost entirely on location within the state of Georgia, with portions also filmed at Screen Gems Studios in Atlanta. The state was used as a cheat for Indiana, which is currently without a film incentive programme.
Transformers: The Last Knight arrives in Scotland for Isle of Skye filming
Transformers: The Last Knight, the latest instalment in Michael Bay’s long-running feature film series has begun shooting on location in the Isle of Skye. The shoot began yesterday morning and will carry on today, having set up in the areas of Quiraing, the Storr and Trotternish Ridge.
Spielberg’s Ready Player One now filming in Birmingham
Steven Spielberg’s film adaptation of Ernest Cline’s novel, Ready Player One is now filming on location in Digbeth, doubling the location for a dystopian Ohio. Footage of the shoot emerged online, showing a van speeding around the corner of Floodgate Street.