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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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Fixer needed in Rwanda and Georgia in September
My Director And Cinematographer Will Be Traveling To Two Countries, Rwanda And Georgia, To Capture Some Video. We Are Looking For A Local Production Manager…
Posted Aug 18, 2016 - 2 repliesParisian Co-Producer Wanted
Writer And Director Seeking French Co-producers For Short Film Drama. Film To Be Shot In Paris In 2017 (though Open To Suggestions). A Slightly Sexualised…
Posted Aug 18, 2016 - 0 repliesLocation! Late Wheat/barley/oats
Hi There! I'm Looking For A Very Specific Location: A Beautiful Yellow Wheat Field Before Harvest. We Are Planning Shooting A Commercial Of Russian Porridge.…
Posted Aug 16, 2016 - 1 repliesLOOKING FOR AN EXECUTIVE PROD FOR CARSTUNTS/STREETBLOCKING/RUSSIANARM
Hello Everybody, I'm Looking For An Executive Production At Detroit. Main Topic, We Are Looking For : > 2 Days Of Shoot In A Abandonned…
Posted Aug 16, 2016 - 1 repliesFixer Lisbon 16/8
Hi, We Are A Crew Of 6 People Coming To Lisbon, Portugal, Today Tuesday 16th Of August. We Need A Van Plus Driver For The…
Posted Aug 15, 2016 - 0 repliesFixer needed in Israel tomorrow Sunday 14th of August
Hi, We Are A Crew Of 6 People Coming To Tel Aviv Tomorrow Sunday 14th Of August. We Are Just Staying For 1 Night. But…
Posted Aug 13, 2016 - 1 repliesLocation manager for International documentary in New Zealand
I’m Writing In Regards Of A Production We’ve Got Coming Up And We’re After A Location Manager Who’s Able To Take Care Of Our Client…
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We Are Looking For Replicas Of World Famous Monuments And Buildings Of Different Countries- That Are Ideally All Available In One Country. Some Of The…
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Production Runner With Driving Licence, Must Have Local Knowledge Of Geneva And Environs For Shoot 2nd Week Of September.
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New Zealand Film Connection
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: New Zealand
Covering: New ZealandFIXER.
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: United States of America
Covering: USA, The Caribbean, Mexico, CanadaEmerald Coast Film Commission of NW Florida
Category: Film Commissions
Country: United States of AmericaMr Romance Productions
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: South Korea
Covering: South Korea, Europe, USAGarlic Production Service
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Spain
Covering: SpainPinewood Dominican Republic Studios
Category: Studios
Country: Dominican RepublicPioneer Productions
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Hungary
Covering: HungaryMiS * Made In Sofia
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: Bulgaria
Covering: BulgariaMindFilms International
Category: Production Service Companies
Country: India
Covering: IndiaAFS Productions
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Country: South Africa
Covering: Africa, Indian Ocean Islands
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Incentives (208)
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…
West Virginia Film Industry Investment Act
27% transferable tax credit for all labor and qualified purchases, plus an additional 4% on total spend if 10 or more residents are employed full-time during principal photography. The state also offers an exemption from sales tax on qualified projects.…
Washington DC: Rebates
Varies – 21% on qualified expenses not subject to taxation in DC; 30% for BTL resident crew; 42% for qualified expenses subject to taxation. The program is under revision. However, projects are being reviewed on a case by case basis.…
The Washington Motion Picture Competitiveness Programme
Washington Film offers funding assistance for qualified in-state expenditures of up to 30% for motion pictures and episodic series with less than six episodes and up to 35% for episodic series with at least six episodes. Also offers funding assistance…
Virginia: The Governor’s Motion Picture Opportunity Fund
NOTE: THIS IS A DISCRETIONARY FUND Company must demonstrate that it has 100% of its anticipated financing in place at the time the GMPOF grant is requested. Many expenses incurred in the purchase of production-related supplies or equipment are exempt…
Vermont: no formal incentive in place.
Significant projects will be evaluated on a case by case basis. 6.9% sales tax exemption is available for all direct production expenses that appear in the film. The 9% accommodation tax is waived for lodging in excess of 30 days.…
Utah: The Motion Picture Incentive Fund (MPIF)
Productions must be 100% financed and must pre-qualify with the Film commission. A CPA audit is required. Producers have a choice of tax credits up to 25% of the in-state spend, with no per project cap (however a Utah tax…