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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…
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…
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Production Assistant/Fixer France/Paris
I Am About To Start Up The Pre-production Of A Documentary Feature To Be Shoot In France. Primarily In Paris. I Search For A Competent…
Posted Apr 15, 2016 - 0 repliesAny Croatia Fixers In Split or Dubrovnik?
I Have Found A Lot Of Croatian Production Services Companies And Fixers In Zagreb, But Are There Any Reputable Ones Located In Split Or Dubrovnik?…
Posted Apr 11, 2016 - 0 repliesURGENT Fixer in Frankfurt Germany needed tomorrow
A Documentary Team From Norway Needs Help Tomorrow (monday 11th Of April) In The Morning, With A Delivery. This Is Urgent And Important. Please Contact…
Posted Apr 10, 2016 - 0 repliesLive Event filming - NYC
Hey Lg, I Have An Upcoming Shoot In New York. I Am Looking For A Crew With Live Event Filming Experience. I Am Looking For…
Posted Apr 8, 2016 - 3 repliesMississippi
Need A Production Accountant And Also A Line Producer For A Low Budget Film Shooting In Mississippi In May.
Posted Apr 8, 2016 - 0 repliesChina alternative
Hi All - Whats A Good Alternative To China As Film Location For An Urban Drama ? The Subject Matter Will Prevent Us From Filming…
Posted Apr 7, 2016 - 19 repliesFixer in Israel needed
Production Fixer Needed In Israel For A Music Video To Be Shot In The Week Of April 25th. Please Get In Touch With: Piotr@otofilm.pl +48…
Posted Apr 6, 2016 - 1 repliesFilming on Chios Island, Greece
Hi There, Is Carnet Mandatory In Greece? We're Going To Be Filming On Chios Island And I'd Like To Find Out How Strict The Country…
Posted Apr 5, 2016 - 1 repliesSeeking Fixer - Düsseldorf, Germany
Hallo! We May Have A Project Filming A Few Days In Düsseldorf Between The Dates Of May 30th - June 10th 2016. The Project Will…
Posted Mar 30, 2016 - 3 repliesCorporate filming in Botswana, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, Kenya advice
Hi There We Are Corporate Interview Material In The Capitals Of Botswana, Mauritius, Zimbabwe And Kenya. We Are Travelling On Business Visas. As These Countries…
Posted Mar 22, 2016 - 1 replies
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Caribbean Film And Photo Production Service Company St Lucia
Category: Production Companies
Country: St Lucia
Covering: St Lucia, The CaribbeanAmazon Film
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Brazil
Covering: BrazilBetter Call Paul! - Euromedia
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Spain
Covering: Andalusia and Southern SpainTankers
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Malaysia
Covering: AsiaFilmCanaryIslands SL
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Spain
Covering: Canary IslandsFIXER.
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: United States of America
Covering: USA, Caribbean, Mexico, CanadaSarasota County Film And Entertainment Office
Category: Film Commissions
Country: United States of America
Location Experience: Sarasota CountyCrystal Ball Productions
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Bulgaria
Covering: BulgariaOlive Tree Productions
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Lebanon
Covering: Lebanon, UAECambodia Film Commission
Category: Film Commissions
Country: Cambodia
Location Experience: Cambodia
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Incentives (190)
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…
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…
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…
Cayman Islands Incentive Program
Productions of 29 minutes or less must spend at least USD50,000 in the Cayman Islands. Productions of 30 minutes or longer must spend at least USD150,000 in the Cayman Islands. Deduction for investment in Spanish productions or co-productions: 40% -…
New Zealand Screen Production Grant
Feature films must spend at least NZD 15m to qualify for the 20% grant. Television productions and other non feature films must spend at least NZD 4m. A 20% grant is also available for productions that spend at least NZD…
Wyoming: Film Industry Financial Incentive (FIFI) Program
Providing a storyline that is set in Wyoming (full 15% rebate). Providing additional Wyoming behind the scenes footage highlighting Wyoming locations used in the project (up to 14% rebate). Using Wyoming props and product placement (up to 13% rebate). Providing…