Obama rally boosts local industry
The 500 camera crews of all sizes from all over the world that converged last tuesday in Chicago's Grant Park for the Obama rally gave the film community a much needed financial boost.
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New drinks commercial shot in Johannesburg
A new drinks commercial shot recently and scheduled for international release, features street, simulated beach and pool scenes shot in Johannesburg.
UK Film Investment Fund passes GBP6 million
The UK's Skills Investment Fund has now contributed GBP6 million to skills and training initiatives across the film production industry.
Work begins on New York studio
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and George Kaufman and Hal Rosenbluth of Kaufman Astoria Studios have 'broken ground' on Stage K of the new USD22 million film and television production studio in Astoria, Queens.
Two of the top South African rental companies become one
Two of South Africa’s most successful equipment rental companies have joined forces to offer their combined equipment inventories and extensive technical expertise to international features, commercials, dramas, documentaries and live shows.
Cambodia to hold second film festival
Cambodia continues to claw its way into the international film market with the news that they will be repeating last year's inaugural CamboFest film festival.
Screen Australia asks for comments
Screen Australia has released draft guidelines for comment covering development support, production financing and indigenous programmes. The four-month-old government film agency has USD60.5 million to spend each year.
KOFIC tries to revitalise Korean film industry
Kang Han-sup, the recently elected chairman of KOFIC, has come under increased pressure recently to be more proactive in helping Korea's ailing film industry. He has at last outlined KOFIC's plans.