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Merger proposed for flagship film bodies
Plans to merge the UK Film Council (UKFC) and the British Film Institute (BFI) into a single body to support film could benefit both the filmgoing public and the industry, Film Minister Siôn Simon has stated. An organisation with both…
Filming in Mexico
Nearly a year ago, swine flu hit Mexico, and as global concerns of a pandemic grew, the country briefly ground to a halt. Schools closed, and public transport stopped. Even movie theatres closed for up to three weeks across the…
Ontario expands tax credit
The government of Ontario is proposing further enhancements to its permanent film and television production services tax credit. It is part of the government’s plan to support growth and job creation in Ontario’s economy, including the film and television industry.…
New Argentine production house opens
Hachiko Films, a new Argentine production house, has been launched by former Bendercine partner Claudio Prestia. Bendercine has recently ceased trading after 18 years in the industry. The Location Guide did initially report that Hachiko was replacing Bendercine. However, this…
FFA confirm funding
The German Federal Film Board (FFA) has finally agreed its budget for 2009. It is understood to be close to last year’s EUR70 million. The FFA can now resume funding, including paying producers “reference funding” for successful 2008 projects. The…
Next Gen: Asia
Fifteen years after The Hollywood Reporter introduced its Next Generation franchise, focusing on the future leaders of the domestic entertainment industry, we are going global, with our inaugural Next Generation: Asia. It was no small task to choose the top…
US feature confirmed for Ireland
The US feature film Leap Year has been green lit to go into production in Ireland at the end of this month. The project was confirmed for Ireland after improvements to the Irish tax incentive for film and television, Section…
Stink signs BAFTA winner
Production company Stink has signed director James Marsh just days after his BAFTA win. Marsh's look at tightrope walker Philippe Petit, Man On Wire, took the award for best British Film at this year's event on Sunday and has also…
Montreal multimedia firm opens office in the Dominican Republic
The Montreal-based multimedia company Beauchemin d’Eze has announced the opening of an international production office in the Dominican Republic. From it new office, the umbrella company for Montreal Photography Production, Montreal Location Scouts, Montreal Photographers and Montreal Multimedia, Beauchemin d’Eze…
On location in Berlin
Berlin's rise to prominence as a centre for film and the arts continues to gather speed. Despite a difficult economic environment, it is attracting high profile filmmakers and Hollywood actors. Among recent visitors is Quentin Tarantino who has been spotted…