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Last Days of the Arctic shoots on location in Iceland and Greenland
Saga Film has shot a new documentary in Iceland and Greenland. Last Days of the Arctic is a profile of Icelandic photographer Ragnar Axelsson, who is better known in the region simply as RAX. The crew initially transported their equipment…
Rushes Soho Shorts Festival starts today
Short films up to 30 minutes in length are being showcased from today at the Rushes Soho Shorts Festival in London. There are 170 different films competing in categories including Documentary, Animation, Newcomers and Music Video. Last year films were…
Atlantic Studios opens as major facility in Iceland
Atlantic Studios has now been opened just outside Reykjavik and a few minutes from Keflavik International Airport on the site of Iceland’s former US airbase. Jon Thor Eythorsson, the studio manager, said: “It has been our goal for many years…
Iceland's reimbursement incentive jumps to 20%
Earlier today, Iceland's government voted to increase its Reimbursement of Film Making in Iceland programme from 14% to 20%. This means that 20% of all production costs incurred during film and television production is now refundable. The world's press has…
Iceland's industry benefits from economic crisis
The world's press has made much of Iceland's economic collapse, but it's financial problems have resulted in a booming film and television industry. As Einar Tómasson, the Film in Iceland Agency's Film Commissioner, points out: "When Clint Eastwood shot Flags…
Icelandic military base to be converted into film studios
A group of veteran Icelandic filmmakers have formed a company called Atlantic Studios in order to purchase real estate at a former US military base in Iceland. The company aims to convert this into professional film facilities including sound stages…
Iceland Lures Hollywood Stars with New 14% Reimbursement Programme
With its stunning scenery, surprisingly mild climate, and a new 14% reimbursement programme for all filming expenses, Iceland is attracting major movie productions. The country has always been popular with Hollywood directors for its unique landscape, mild weather, and seasoned…