KOFIC announces new commissioners
The Korean Film Council has announced the appointment of eight new commissioners who, together with KOFIC chair KANG Han-sup, will oversee the drafting and implementation of film policy.
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Thailand plans tax refunds to entice foreign producers
In order to entice more foreign producers to come and film in the Kingdom, the Thai cabinet have just approved in principle plans for more tax incentives for foreign productions.
Italian industry threaten boycott over film tax credits
Leading film industry bodies in Italy are threatening to pull Italian entries to the Venice, Rome and Turin film festivals if the country's new right-wing government abolishes tax credits promised in the 2008 national budget.
Czech Government rejects film tax incentive
The proposal would have offered producers a 20% tax rebate on Czech spend. The news is particularly bad for Czech production service providers who are experiencing difficult
New Alaska transferable incentive signed
The new Alaska transferable incentive was signed on June 4th and takes effect from September 1st, 2008. It will provide a tax credit of 30% for all Alaska expenses on qualified
New New Zealand incentive fund
From July 1st, the NZ government is pledging to give 40% of the NZ spend for Feature Films with significant NZ content.
UK & India agree details for new agreement
The UK and Indian governments have said they have finished the necessary negotiations to enable the long-touted UK-India film co-production agreement to come into force.
Michigan - new film incentive package signed
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today signed into law legislation designed to grow the film industry in Michigan, setting the stage for hundreds of millions of dollars in private investment that will create jobs in the state. The legislation was proposed by the governor