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A Producer’s Survival Guide to India - Part 3: Travel
India is an astounding, ever-changing, chaotic melting pot of ideas, religions, landscapes and history that contribute to its mind-boggling diversity. Perhaps this is why so many creative minds have been attracted to the sub-continent over the years? It’s impossible to…
The Production Guild unveils new website with expanded features for its members
The Production Guild of Great Britain has unveiled a new website, boasting updated features that will allow its members to connect with each other at an easier rate than before. Among the new features is a more expansive Availability Service,…
The Location Beach Lounge returns to Cannes Lions
The Location Beach Lounge will be making its grand return at this year’s Cannes Lions Festival, once again providing attendees with an idyllic, yet affordable space to host their meetings. The current list of confirmed partners includes the Advertising Producers…
Cannes Film Festival 2017: Todd Haynes’ Wonderstruck decorated New York for two distinct periods
Wonderstruck, the new drama by Todd Haynes (Carol, Certain Women) will be competing for the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The film was shot entirely within the state of New York. During production, the majority of Brown…
Cannes Film Festival 2017: The Cutlass showcases Trinidad and Tobago locations
After premiering domestically at the Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival last year, The Cutlass will make its international debut as part of the Marché du Film at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Based on a true story, The Cutlass depicts…
Cannes Film Festival 2017: Beauty and the Dogs shot on location in Tunisia
Kaouther Ben Hania’s Beauty and the Dogs, which will be screened as part of the Un Certain Regard at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, was shot entirely in Tunis. We spoke to Habib Attia of Cinetele Films, the production company…
New Zealand Government pledges four-year financial support for productions
The New Zealand Government has announced that a total of NZD305 million will be set aside over the next four years for the betterment of the national production industry. The investment will allow New Zealand to remain competitive against the…
Minnesota Film & TV issues a call to action amidst funding drop for Snowbate incentive
The Minnesota Film & TV Board are urging the production community to speak out against the recently passed Omnibus Jobs Bill, which seeks to reduce the local film incentive fund to USD1 million over the next two years. Alongside cuts…
Tiger Zinda Hai moves production to Abu Dhabi for “huge” shoot
Bollywood blockbuster, Tiger Zinda Hai, has moved production to Abu Dhabi after recently concluding an extensive shoot in Tirol, Austria. The project is expected to film over a 65 day period, the longest shoot time of a feature film in…
A Producer’s Survival Guide to India - Part 2: Customs and Insurance
India is an astounding, ever-changing, chaotic melting pot of ideas, religions, landscapes and history that contribute to its mind-boggling diversity. Perhaps this is why so many creative minds have been attracted to the sub-continent over the years? It’s impossible to…
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FIXERS NEEDED UTTARAKHAND/SIKKIM/HIMACHAL PRADESH, INDIA
We (uk Based Production Company) Are Looking For A Fixers Based In Uttarakhand, Sikkim, And Himachal, India Or Someone Who Is Familiar With The Areas.…
Posted Sep 23, 2016 - 2 repliesFIXER NEEDED IN SIKKIM, INDIA
We (uk Based Production Company) Are Looking For A Fixer Based In Sikkim, India Or Someone Who Is Familiar With The Area. Please Contact: Kara.johnston@img.com
Posted Sep 23, 2016 - 1 repliesPossible Locations in Portugal
Hello! My Name Is Olia Sherlygina From Focus Films Moscow. I Am Looking For A Sunny Driving Location For A Car Ad Shoot, With Guaranteed…
Posted Sep 22, 2016 - 9 repliesPotential locations in the Canary Islands
Hello! My Name Is Olia Sherlygina From Focus Films Moscow. I Am Looking For A Sunny Driving Location For A Car Ad Shoot, With Guaranteed…
Posted Sep 21, 2016 - 9 repliesSlovenian location manager/ freelance producer
Hello! We Are Polish Production House Looking For A Location Manager/ Freelance Producer To Help With Finding The Location To Shoot Car Commercial At The…
Posted Sep 21, 2016 - 0 repliesColumbia or Argentinian production service
Hello, We Are Belgian Production Company Looking For A Production Service Or A Freelance Producer To Shoot Solid Drone Shots Of Nature Landscape (rainforest, Mountains,…
Posted Sep 21, 2016 - 11 repliesPotential Filming Locations in Oxfordshire
Hi Everyone, Been Looking To Do A Shoot For An Independent Fashion Clothing Line In Oxfordshire. I'm After A Pretty Unique Venue, With An Out…
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Hello I'm Preparing A Documentary For Next Year In Tanzania. I Need To Contact A Local Fixer, To Help Me With Some Local Needs, Accommodation,…
Posted Sep 18, 2016 - 6 repliesModel Agencies in Venice
I Am Looking For Model Agencies In Venice For A Photo Shoot In The Middle Of October.
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Country: Chile
Covering: Argentina, Chile, UruguayLos Angeles Fixer
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Country: United States of America
Covering: USANavigation Films
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Country: United Arab Emirates
Covering: UAETheMagic
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Country: Lithuania
Covering: Lithuania and LatviaSkyhigh Productions
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Country: Germany
Covering: Germany, SpainKwaZulu-Natal Film Commission
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Country: South AfricaNew Zealand Film Connection
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Country: New Zealand
Covering: New ZealandFIXER.
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Country: United States of America
Covering: USA, The Caribbean, Mexico, CanadaEmerald Coast Film Commission of NW Florida
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Incentives (200)
Luxembourg: Film Fund Luxembourg
Only European co-production are eligible. Funding comes in 4 installments: 1st, on the commencement of principal photography, is 40% and the remaining are distributed in 20% payments. The funding is distributed under Selective Financial Aid System scheme (AFS)
Ireland: Section 481 (for Film & Television Production)
The ceiling the incentive can be applied to is 80% of the total film budget. For bilateral co-productions – no more/less than an 80%/20% co-production split on finance & expenditure. For multilateral co-productions - no more/less than an 70%/10% co-production…
France: Tax Rebate for International Productions (TRIP)
Rebate on labour cost in French overseas territories.
Brazil: Audiovisual Act
Co-production funds are available to Brazilian production companies for feature films, documentaries and TV. Brazil has co-production treaties with Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Russia,…
Iceland: The Icelandic Film Fund
Productions can also qualify for a reimbursement of up to 20% tax, but the two payments together will not be more than 50% of the total production costs. Payment is delivered in two rates: 97% on commencement of principal photography…
The VAF/ Film Fund
The VAF/Film Fund co-finances the production of individual films in various genres: fiction, animation, documentary and experimental film. Feature films, medium-length and short films are all eligible. For applications concerning foreign films, financing must be at least 50% complete or…
Belgian Tax Shelter
A tax exemption of up to 150% is available for each production. Companies ploughing resources into the production of European audiovisual works may qualify for profit tax relief equal to 150% of the funds invested (limited to 50% of the…
Trinidad & Tobago: Production Expenditure Rebate Programme
Production Expenditure Rebate for International crews: Spend of USD100,000 to USD500,000 – 20% (labour) / 12.5% (other) rebate; Spend of USD500,000 to USD1 million - 20% (labour) / 15% (other) rebate; Spend of USD1 million to USD3 million – 20%…
Puerto Rico: Law 27 - Law for the Development of the Film Industry
40% production tax credit on all payments to Puerto Rico Resident companies and individuals. 20% production tax credit on all payments to Qualified Nonresident individuals. Persons engaged in qualifying film projects are eligible for the following preferential tax rates or…
Jamaica: GCT Exemption
Tax-free profits from overseas release of film and video for nine years duty-free and tax free concessions on equipment, machinery and materials for the building of studios and support facilities an investment allowance of 70% of sums spent on investment…