Czech Republic launches filming rebate of up to 20%
The Czech Republic has today launched a new filming rebate of up to 20%. It’s designed to make a Czech shoot more economically viable for international productions as well as local Czech projects.
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Sony's Eat, Love, Pray gets the best from Bali's locations
Before Julia Roberts’ hotly-anticipated Eat, Love, Pray was filmed earlier this year, nobody had ever managed to pull off a large studio shoot on the Indonesian island of Bali. But
Global locations to catch the eye at Cannes Lions
Many advertising agencies have been defying the recession and continued sending crews out to exciting locations around the world to film their latest spots. Many of these will be showing at the Cannes Lions festival shortly. Ahead of our trip to the Croisette, here are three that we thought made great use of their location shoots.
Shell shoots trio of new commercials in Malaysia, Japan and Brazil
Oil giant Shell has filmed three new commercials in rapid succession in Malaysia, Japan and Brazil. The spots focus on the company’s environmental progress and energy efficiency. Kim was filmed on the streets of Malaysia and shows a scooter rider enjoying the benefits of efficient fuel as he travels with his girlfriend.
Virginia launches refundable filming credit of up to 20%
Film productions shooting in Virginia could now be eligible for a refundable tax credit of 15%. An additional 5% could be available for projects shooting in particularly deprived areas of the state.
Drew Barrymore film to use Alaska incentives in Anchorage
A USD30 million new film starring Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski is to begin shooting in Anchorage, Alaska, in the next few months. Everybody Loves Whales will be filmed on location as a result of the state’s recently-introduced filming tax incentives. The scheme enables productions to benefit from a transferable tax credit of up to 44%.
MPAA executive among those fighting for 20% NJ tax incentive
An executive from the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) was among those testifying at a meeting in Secaucus, New Jersey, last week, according to the Star-Ledger. The meeting was held to hear arguments from people in favour of keeping the state’s 20% tax credit.
Transformers 3 forced to scale back planned Washington DC shoot
The production team behind Transformers 3, which begins shooting in the next few weeks, has been forced to scale back plans for an extensive shoot in Washington, DC, according to the Washington Post.