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Chile’s film incentive programme to launch next month
After being announced almost a year ago, Chile’s proposed 30% tax rebate on filming will be available from next month onwards. Productions will be required to spend a minimum of USD2 million to access the incentive. While feature films are…
Filming on Vancouver Island South
When people think of filming in British Columbia, Canada, it is likely that Vancouver comes to mind. What many don’t know is that across the water lies Vancouver Island. A 20 minute plane ride or a one and a half…
Uganda: a fast growing, prime location for film productions
As a landlocked nation between Kenya, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Tanzania, Uganda is often overlooked as a production hub but the country can offer a great deal to international Producers. It’s famous for its unique beauty,…
Northern Ireland to host new BBC drama, Come Home
A newly commissioned drama series from the BBC, entitled Come Home, will be filmed in locations throughout Northern Ireland later this year. Red Production Company, whose recent credits include Last Tango in Halifax and The Five, are behind the series.…
Black Panther mini-series, Guerrilla, staged riots on the streets of London
For Sky Atlantic’s new series about the rise of Black Power in 1970's Britain, Guerrilla, Director John Ridley filmed in the boroughs of Camden, Islington, Lambeth and Hackney. The production’s most demanding scene, a riot featuring 450 cast and crew…
Belgium’s best kept secret? TLG talks to Glenn Roggeman, CEO of AED Studios
Does the solution to the UK’s studio problem lie in Antwerp, Belgium? It’s no secret that the influx of high-profile projects to the UK has left a strain on the nation’s production facilities. Yet, at just over an hour’s flight…
A Producer’s Survival Guide to India - Part 1: Visas
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…
PACT proposes 40% tax credit to stimulate independent production in the UK
The Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television (PACT) has proposed that a 40% tax credit be introduced to curb declining rates of success with regards to the UK’s independent production industry. The incentive would only be made available to domestic…
The Martini Shot uses Georgian beaches in new Kyivstar commercial
In its latest spot for Kyivstar, production company The Martini Shot have utilised the southern shore of Georgia to depict an idyllic island paradise. The scenes, which feature a man chasing after a monkey who has stolen his phone, were…
UK and Brazil ratify co-production treaty after five year delay
A co-production treaty between the UK and Brazil has now been established, affording projects in both countries with access to localised film incentives and initiatives. The treaty was ratified by the UK’s Department of Culture and Brazil’s film agency, BRAVI.…
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Emergency from London !
Hello Everyone ! Hope You're All Having A Good Day. I'm A Student At The Met Film School In Ealing Studios, London, And I Have…
Posted Feb 17, 2016 - 1 repliesShoot in Thailand
I'm Looking For A Production Service Company In Thailand. It's A Very Simple 1 Day Shoot In A Studio With A Local Celeb Shot On…
Posted Feb 11, 2016 - 1 repliesFixer needed in Venezuela
Hi, I´m Looking For A Fixer In Venezuela For A Short Shooting In March Or April. Please Email Me Or Write Me Here And I…
Posted Feb 5, 2016 - 1 repliesSeeking Executive Producers for Short Film
Seeking Executive Producers/financiers For Short Film: - Set In Far Eastern Europe - Local Producers Attached - Pre-production Commenced - Filming Late Spring - Controversial…
Posted Feb 4, 2016 - 5 repliesFixer needed in Hanoi Vietnam
Hi, We Are Small Production Company That Are Interested In Shooting A Part In Vietnam To Our Travel Documentary. It´s 3-4 Days Shooting Around Hanoi…
Posted Feb 3, 2016 - 1 repliesLocal fixers for stills-shoot in Oman and UAE in March
Hi, I Have A Stills-shoot For An International Client That Is To Take Place In Oman (1 Day Of Shooting) And Uae (2 Days Of…
Posted Feb 2, 2016 - 0 repliesLocation Manager Needed Immediately- L.A.
Seeking Experienced Union Location Manager For A Scripted Series That Shoots On Location In Los Angeles. Looking To Hire Immediately. Approximately 13 Weeks. Production Offices…
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Watson Production
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Spain
Covering: SpainZak Productions
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Country: Morocco
Covering: MoroccoCinecittà Studios
Category: Studios
Country: Italy
Covering: ItalyEspe Prods
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Country: France
Covering: France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Greece, Czech Republic, Germany, MoroccoMadam Films
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Country: United Kingdom
Covering: United KingdomPillowtree Productions
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Country: CroatiaMazovia Warsaw Film Commission
Category: Film Commissions
Country: PolandReady To Shoot
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Country: Portugal
Covering: PortugalEl Camino Films
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Country: Uruguay
Covering: UruguayNamib Film
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Country: Namibia
Covering: Namibia, Southern Africa, Africa
Incentives (107)
Mexico: Proaudiovisual Fund
Total funding allocated per production will not exceed 17.5% of total eligible expenses. A refund of the VAT of up to 16%, which has already been in effect as a stimulus to the export of goods and services for several…
The Yukon Film Production Fund
There is no provincial sales tax in the Yukon. Please note, the following are Canadian requirements, not solely a Yukon requirement. Behind the scenes personnel ie crew are taxed at 15% of gross (23% for cast and in-front-of-camera personnel). Under…
Quebec: Production Services Tax Credit
At the federal level, you get an additional tax incentive of 16%, net of any assistance, of eligible labour expenditures within Canada (CISP). For digital special effects (VFX) and computer animation, a 20% tax credit enhancement is added, on extended…
The Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC)
Regarding Regional Sales Tax, you must contact the Film Service Units (FSUs), who administer or provide access to all Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) programmes dealing with film production in Canada and foreign location filming in Canada. Behind the scenes personnel,…
The Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)
Regarding Sales Tax, you must contact the Film Service Units (FSUs), who administer or provide access to all Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) programmes dealing with film production in Canada and foreign location filming in Canada. Behind the scenes personnel, ie…
The Newfoundland & Labrador Film & Video Tax Credit
The credit is based on a calculation of eligible labour limited to the lesser of 25% of the total eligible budget or 40% of the total eligible labour expenditures.
The Alberta Production Grant
There is no provincial GST in Alberta. Behind the scenes personnel, ie crew, are taxed at 15% of gross (23% for cast and in-front-of-camera personnel). Under the legislation, 23% tax must be withheld on the gross income earned from acting…